Senior Golang Backend Engineer - Electronic Arts [EAG260818]

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3d•CA$100,000 - CA$150,000•Remote

About The Position

We are a product-driven team focused on building custom software solutions that solve real business problems. We work closely across engineering, product, and design to create scalable systems, internal tools, and data driven platforms that deliver real impact. Our culture values speed, ownership, and practical execution, allowing us to turn complex ideas into production ready solutions quickly. We are looking for an experienced Senior Golang Backend Engineer with proven experience designing and implementing robust, scalable backend systems. This role involves significant contributions to the backend development of an innovative game by Electronic Arts, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. You will be working in an engineering-oriented fast-paced environment, with minimal management and detailed task definition. You need to be a self-starter and excel at making your own decisions and organizing your work according to the declared goals. This is a remote position with working hours that must align with Pacific Time (PT) business hours.

Requirements

Proven experience (4+ years) in backend development with Golang.
Strong understanding of GCP services and experience building and deploying applications on the GCP platform.
Experience with microservice architecture
Experience with gRPC
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
Proficiency in Git and version control systems.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Must be a resident of Canada and be eligible to work in Canada
Ability to work during Pacific Time Zone regular business hours
Flexible to attend remote meetings during the evening, when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerization technologies like Docker.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
Interest in the video game industry and familiarity with gamer communities, facilitating alignment with project goals and audience needs.
Diploma or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, providing foundational knowledge for iOS development.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable backend services using Golang.
Build and deploy applications on GCP
Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and designers to translate requirements into efficient and maintainable code.
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment and maintenance.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to colleagues.