Base: $188,737 - $222,044 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
Remote
Expertise in golang microservices development
Experience building distributed systems with millions of rpm
Proficiency in aws cloud infrastructure and iac
Gametimeunited is seeking a Technical Lead for Backend Engineering to oversee the architecture and implementation of high-performance systems in their E-Commerce Platform team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, particularly with Golang, and a strong background in building scalable systems while promoting an inclusive engineering culture
Job Summary
This role involves leading the architecture and implementation of high-performance Golang microservices for e-commerce checkout and fraud mitigation.
The team fosters a culture grounded in testing, code reviews, observability, and operational excellence while empowering engineers to take full ownership.
Candidates will collaborate closely with Product, Design, Data, and business stakeholders to shape the future of the platform supporting millions of users.
Matching Summary
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Gametimeunited is seeking a Technical Lead for Backend Engineering to oversee the architecture and implementation of high-performance systems in their E-Commerce Platform team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, particularly with Golang, and a strong background in building scalable systems while promoting an inclusive engineering culture.
Salary
Base: $188,737 - $222,044 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Expertise in Golang microservices development
Experience building distributed systems with millions of RPM
Proficiency in AWS cloud infrastructure and IaC
Strong background in SQL and NoSQL database management
Experience with event-driven architecture using Kafka or RabbitMQ
Nice-to-have
AI-powered capabilities and agentic tools implementation
Workflow orchestration experience with Temporal or Step Functions
Proven track record mentoring engineers and leading teams
Familiarity with Stripe payment integrations and fraud prevention
Experience evangelizing AI codegen best practices
Key Requirements
8+ years in software engineering
4+ years specifically working on high-throughput backend systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field