Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) — Remote, Live Games

Voodoo; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Voodoo is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) to join its Live Studios in Paris. You will own backend-driven features for a top casual game, collaborating with designers, client developers, product, and data from design through launch.

You will design scalable systems for progression, events, live ops, and ensure robust infrastructure for high-scale gameplay. Remote options are available for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficient in Golang with production experience.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with high-scale systems and live operations.
• Familiarity with Unix-like environments and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and build backend-driven features for the game.
• Collaborate with designers, client developers, product, and data from design to launch.
• Build scalable systems for progression, events, and live ops.
• Provide technical ownership and challenge product choices when needed.
• Leverage and extend Voodoo's backend platform to keep the game fast.
• Work across API design, infrastructure, and client integration (Go).

Skills

Backend development

Golang

SQL

NoSQL

High-scale systems

Unix-like environments

Cross-functional agile teams

Problem solving

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Job description

Voodoo is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) to join its Live Studios in Paris. You will own backend-driven features for a top casual game, collaborating with designers, client developers, product, and data from design through launch.

You will design scalable systems for progression, events, live ops, and ensure robust infrastructure for high-scale gameplay. Remote options are available for this role.