Senior Backend Engineer (Go) - Gaming

About Justera Group
Justera Group AB is a leading Swedish IT consulting firm with great experience specializing in building high-performing technology teams and delivering end-to-end IT solutions. Led by dynamic female executives, Justera Group focuses on helping businesses harness the power of digital technologies to continuously evolve in today’s rapidly changing economy. The company has deep expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and recruitment services, providing clients with purpose-driven, well-trained consultants who consistently deliver efficient and effective results. Justera Group manages the entire talent lifecycle, from hiring to ongoing management, ensuring the right fit for each project on time and within budget. With their strong commitment to quality, collaboration, and client success, Justera Group is a trusted partner for technology innovation across Sweden.


About the Role:

Are you a seasoned Go developer with a passion for building the systems that power modern gaming experiences? We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a high-impact team at one of Stockholm’s most exciting gaming clients.
In this role, you will join a specialized team responsible for the business logic surrounding player-specific progression and metagame functionality. Your work ensures that millions of players can track their quests, progress through seasonal content, and manage their digital inventories seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and scale backend services in Golang for progression-related features (Battle Pass, Quests, Leaderboards).


Manage high-traffic systems handling player inventories and in-game transactions.


Collaborate with game designers to translate gameplay mechanics into robust backend logic.


Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure using a modern DevOps stack.

Requirements:
To thrive in this environment, we believe you have a strong foundation in distributed systems and a "quality-first" mindset.

5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, with a deep mastery of Golang.


Hands-on experience with Cloud Infrastructure: Specifically GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and Kubernetes.


Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.


Experience with high-performance databases (exposure to Google Spanner is a major plus).


Bonus Points:

A background in the gaming industry.


Experience or curiosity regarding C++ and Unreal Engine (or other game engines).

Details:
Start Date: ASAP


Duration: 6 months (Initial contract with high likelihood of extension).


Location: Stockholm.


Work Model: Hybrid (On-site 3-4 days per week to foster team collaboration)



What We Offer:
A dynamic and innovative workplace driving advancements in cutting-edge robotic technologies


The opportunity to collaborate with talented cross-functional teams on meaningful and impactful projects


Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package


A supportive culture that fosters continuous learning, growth, and professional development


Flexible hybrid working model for an optimal work-life balance


25 days of annual leave to recharge and relax


An annual wellness allowance of 3,500 SEK to support your health and wellbeing