<p>Senior Backend Engineer (Remote)</p><p>USC or GC Only.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a fast-growing leader in the gaming SaaS space, known for crafting creative and innovative solutions in the gaming space. They're on a mission to break the mold by delivering exciting, one-of-a-kind products that leave customers saying, “Wow!”</p><p>As a <strong>Senior Backend Engineer</strong>, you'll play a key role in building and maintaining cloud-first, scalable, and high-performing systems. This is not boilerplate work; you’ll be entrusted with solving complex technical challenges, working with cutting-edge technologies such as <strong>Go (Golang)</strong>, <strong>Azure</strong>, and <strong>Docker</strong>, and directly contributing to architecture decisions. You'll also have the chance to work across multiple exciting projects simultaneously while mentoring junior developers.</p><p> </p><p>If you are passionate about building innovative backend systems and looking to make a meaningful impact in your next role, send a current resume to Kristen Lee on LinkedIn or apply directly to this posting today!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain microservices using Go (Golang) for seamless integration with third-party casino CMS systems and APIs.</li><li>Analyze technical documentation, design robust API integrations with REST and gRPC, and implement reliable solutions.</li><li>Optimize and manage SQL Server databases to ensure high performance and efficiency.</li><li>Containerize and deploy services using Docker, working within highly secure environments, often in DMZ configurations.</li><li>Collaborate on Azure cloud infrastructure tasks, such as configuring App Services and cloud resource management.</li><li>Troubleshoot and modernize older systems, effectively managing undocumented legacy codebases.</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, sharing best practices and contributing to a collaborative engineering team.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver stable, scalable, and efficient backend services.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What You’ll Love About This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Fully remote work. You can work from anywhere in the U.S., with a flexible schedule focused on outcomes.</li><li>Collaboration with other talented developers and innovative thinkers who are pushing the boundaries of SaaS in the gaming industry.</li><li>The chance to work on groundbreaking projects where your ideas help shape the product, architecture, and process.</li><li>Direct impact on delivering creative, fun, and highly unique products instead of repetitive boilerplate applications.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><br></p><p><strong>Required Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in backend software development, with proficiency in <strong>Go (Golang)</strong> and microservice architecture.</li><li>Strong experience in API development and integration (REST, JSON, gRPC).</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of SQL Server, including schema design and query performance optimization.</li><li>Practical experience with <strong>Docker</strong> for containerization and deployment.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>Azure Cloud</strong> services, including App Services, networking, and infrastructure tuning.</li><li>Basic Linux administration skills.</li><li>A proven ability to execute complex integration projects independently.</li><li>A strong collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice-to-Have Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of .NET Core (C#), particularly .NET 8 or higher.</li><li>Familiarity with highly regulated industries such as gaming, finance, or healthcare.</li><li>Experience with DevOps tools for CI/CD pipelines or Infrastructure-as-Code like Terraform.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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