This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer in Ireland.

This role offers the opportunity to build and scale high-performance backend systems within a fast-growing, tech-driven environment. You will work on complex, real-time architectures that power seamless user experiences at scale, contributing directly to system reliability, speed, and innovation. Collaborating with a distributed team of engineers and product experts, you’ll take ownership of features from concept to deployment. The position combines deep technical challenges with a strong focus on scalability, concurrency, and system design. You’ll be part of a dynamic and ambitious environment where experimentation and continuous improvement are encouraged. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering problems and delivering robust, production-grade solutions.

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Accountabilities:

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices capable of handling high traffic and real-time interactions
Architect distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and concurrency
Take full ownership of features, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment
Write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code following best practices
Optimize systems for efficiency, scalability, and fault tolerance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and release cycles
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot production issues and lead root cause analysis to ensure system stability

Requirements:

5 to 7 years of experience in backend engineering, ideally within high-scale or real-time environments
Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Go, Node.js, or Python
Solid understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
Experience building RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures
Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Strong knowledge of distributed systems and high-concurrency environments
Experience with caching, messaging queues, and asynchronous processing
Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills
Bonus: experience with event-driven architectures, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools
Bonus: background in gaming platforms or high-traffic consumer applications

Benefits:

Fully remote position with flexibility across European time zones
Competitive salary package aligned with experience and market standards
Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale systems in a fast-growing industry
Collaborative and international team environment
Exposure to modern technologies, cloud infrastructure, and scalable architectures
Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunities

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How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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