Backend Programmer with Golang experience
Game Boost - Leveling Up Game Production Everywhere
Stockholm, Sweden, SE
Onsite
2026-06-26
Estimated salary · Stockholm
~ SEK 554,400 - SEK 751,200
Low
SEK 554K
Median
SEK 642K
High
SEK 751K
Market in Stockholm · SCB 2025
Estimated net pay
SEK 36,033 - SEK 45,652
/month · 22% withheld
after tax & contributions · on the estimated salary · Individual taxation — marital status and dependents do not affect it
Job description
<p></p><h3><strong>Mission brief</strong></h3><p>You will help design, develop, and ship robust backend services and web interfaces. The work centres on Golang-based systems connected to internal tools, user-facing dashboards, and scalable APIs. Inspired by our internal reference engineer (with a background in distributed systems, data pipelines, and modern frontend development), the ideal candidate is comfortable moving between backend architecture and polished web output.</p><p>Core responsibilities include:<br>• Designing and implementing backend services in <strong>Golang</strong>, with clean, testable, and maintainable code.</p><p>• Matchmaking for multiplayer shooter<br>• Building web interfaces and tooling that connect seamlessly to backend systems.<br>• Developing APIs, integrating external services, and ensuring stable data flows.<br>• Ensuring performance, reliability, and security across the stack.<br>• Debugging, testing, and improving existing services.<br>• Collaborating closely with designers and other engineers to deliver intuitive user experiences.<br>• Contributing to architectural discussions and proposing improvements.<br></p><h3><strong>Details</strong></h3><p>Start date: Flexible (as early as possible)<br>Occupancy rate: <strong>Full-time (100%)</strong><br>Level: <strong>Mid–Senior</strong><br>Work setup: <strong>Stockholm </strong>on-site<br><br><strong>Your player profile</strong></p><p>• Proven experience as a <strong>Backend Programmer</strong> with a strong foundation in <strong>Golang</strong> and modern web technologies.<br>• Experience building distributed services, APIs, and scalable backend components.<br>• Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one modern web framework.<br>• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases, querying, and data modeling.<br>• Experience integrating external systems and working with containerized environments.<br>• Awareness of web security, authentication, and best practices for production systems.</p><p><strong>Bonus points for:</strong><br>• Experience with cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or similar).<br>• Knowledge of performance optimization in high-throughput systems.<br>• An interest in developer tooling or internal platforms.<br>• Experience with multiplayer games<br>• Experience with shooter games</p><p></p>