Principal Golang Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Golang Engineer (Gamedev): Leading technical strategy and architecture for universal backend services within a high-load game platform with an accent on scalability, performance, and cross-functional product initiatives. Focus on building and optimizing critical services like matchmaking and anti-cheat systems, while driving Go expertise across the department.

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading mobile game development company, consistently ranking among the top global mobile publishers with titles played by over 30 million people daily.

What you will do

• Lead department-level product and technical initiatives, including requirement gathering and stakeholder management.
• Design scalable backend service architectures and define robust database schemas.
• Manage the technical quality, strategy, and vision for the product portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to decompose and estimate complex engineering tasks.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive the adoption of Go best practices.
• Prioritize engineering backlogs and ensure system reliability and performance.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in backend development, including 3+ years specifically in Go.
• 1+ years of experience in a leadership role such as Tech Lead, Team Lead, or Engineering Manager.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering high-load projects.
• Strong background in system architecture design and database modeling.
• Proficiency in AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes environments.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and automated testing methodologies.

Nice to have

• Experience with orchestrators like Nomad.
• Proficiency in other backend technologies like Node.js.
• Familiarity with Kinesis and SQS for event-driven systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working schedule with options for remote work or office-based collaboration.
• Comprehensive health insurance covering employees and children, including psychological support.
• Fully paid vacation days and sick leave with flexibility for additional time off.
• Support for professional development, including conference funding and foreign language courses.
• Active corporate culture featuring hackathons, quizzes, team meetings, and a company merch program.