Senior Golang Developer
Senior backend developer building scalable, secure cloud-based systems in Go for Arcade Online, a new digital arcade gaming service with millions of global players. Day to day involves GoLang services with gRPC, WebRTC, and Firebase on GCP, working cross-border with a Singapore team in a hybrid HCMC office setup.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of backend development experience with strong proficiency in GoLang
- Solid understanding of cloud services (GCP preferred)
- Solid understanding of gRPC, Firebase, and WebRTC
- Comfortable with version control systems (Git, Perforce, or similar)
- Able to communicate effectively in English, written and spoken
- A passion for games and delivering delightful user experiences
Nice to have
- Familiarity with TypeScript, Mixpanel, and payment gateway integrations (PayPal, Braintree, ApplePay, GPay, Razer)
- Experience integrating prize fulfillment platforms like Tango, BMI, Zinc, or Printful
Full description
OVERVIEW
An international game team is building a new development hub in Ho Chi Minh City to work on a new digital game serviceArcade Online bringing the thrill of classic arcade games to players around the world.
As a Senior Backend Developer, youll join a fun, fast-paced, cross-border team (collaborating closely with colleagues in Singapore) to build scalable and secure backend systems used by millions globally. If you're passionate about games, cloud technology, and building slick user experiences, this role is for you.
What You'll Be Doing
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Architect and develop cloud-based backend systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
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Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in GoLang, integrating with services like gRPC, WebRTC, and Firebase.
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Work closely with frontend developers to create smooth, high-performance user experiences.
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Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to build robust workflows and asset pipelines.
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Evaluate and recommend best-fit technologies and development strategies for new product features.
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Help scope and plan new features, products, and enhancements across the platform.
Your Skills & Experience
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5+ years of experience in backend development with strong proficiency in GoLang.
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Solid understanding of cloud services (GCP preferred), gRPC, Firebase, and WebRTC.
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Familiarity with TypeScript, Mixpanel, and payment gateway integrations (e.g., PayPal, Braintree, ApplePay, GPay, Razer).
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Experience integrating prize fulfillment platforms like Tango, BMI, Zinc, or Printful is a plus.
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Comfortable with version control systems (Git, Perforce, or similar).
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Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.
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A passion for games and delivering delightful user experiences.
Why You'll Love Working Here
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