Insomniac - Backend Software Engineer

Insomniac Events • Calabasas, CA

152d • $130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Insomniac is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help shape the technology powering some of the world’s biggest live experiences. You’ll design and build backend systems that support e-commerce, ticketing, and fan engagement, while working closely with our internal and offshore teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years as a backend engineer in e-commerce or related industries
• 3+ years of experience with Go (required)
• Strong understanding of microservices and event-driven systems
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Git workflows, and SQL databases (Postgres preferred)
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Linux/Unix)
• Experience writing automated tests (unit tests, integration tests, browser / E2E) (required)
• Fluent in Git workflow (branching, merging, tagging, cherry picking)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ticketing, travel, or hospitality industries
• Experience with Kubernetes for orchestration and Redis for caching
• Experience configuring and managing Cloudflare services, including DNS, CDN, caching, and security features

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Go.
• Design and optimize APIs (REST & GraphQL) to support apps and websites.
• Integrate and manage third-party services (Stripe, Braintree, Cloudflare, etc.).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Monitor and troubleshoot systems with modern observability tools.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable and innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for all applicants
• Support for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
• Encouragement for professional and personal development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees