// Open Role at PGL
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Backend Developer with Golang expertise to join our team working on esportal.com, a competitive gaming platform for Counter-Strike 2, designed to provide a clean, cheat-free, and fair experience for players.
Esportal is now proudly part of PGL Esports, one of the most respected brands in the global esports industry.
You will play a critical role in designing and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our high-traffic platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a product that directly impacts competitive gaming communities across Europe and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain microservices using Golang
Develop and optimize RESTful APIs that serve thousands of concurrent users
Ensure backend components are highly performant and scalable
Optimize and manage SQL-based databases
Collaborate closely with frontend developers and DevOps teams to deliver seamless features
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on quality and reliability
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and performance analysis
Requirements
3 to 5 years of experience as a backend developer
Strong hands-on experience with Golang in production environments
Solid understanding and experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Proven experience with RESTful API design and implementation
Familiarity with microservice architectures
Experience using version control tools like Git
Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum team environment
Strong communication skills in English
Nice to Have
Experience with ReactJS or willingness to collaborate with frontend development
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization/orchestration technologies
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
Experience working with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Why Join Us?
Contribute directly to esportal.com, a leading CS2 matchmaking platform with a focus on fair play
Be part of PGL Esports, an industry leader in organizing world-class esports tournaments
Work in a collaborative, high-performing team with opportunities to shape technical decisions