Backend Software Engineer, GRID
Kotlin/Go
Esports data platform
Job no longer available
Esports data platform
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To bring next-level data services to competitive games and their ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial experience
- Deep knowledge of a strongly typed language (preferably Kotlin / Go), acknowledging the value of having:
- Explicit (nullable) types
- Strong, minimal contracts
- Helpful abstractions and class hierarchies / compositions (introduced at an appropriate time)
- Ambition to build robust, high-quality mission-critical systems, leveraging the power of:
- Automated testing
- Automated monitoring and alerting
- CI/CD infrastructure
- Know-how of good API design (preferably REST / GraphQL), paying attention to:
- Documentation
- Self-documenting naming and structures
- Minimal and extendable contracts (while minimizing breaking changes)
- Experience with GraphQL/REST APIs, micro-service architecture and container / orchestration systems (preferably Docker / Kubernetes), while bearing in mind:
- Complexity trade-offs
- Fault-tolerance design
- Being able to work CET time zone
What the job involves
- We are looking for someone well-versed in Kotlin or Go to join our Engineering team - where you will be developing greenfield services and taking an active role in shaping GRID’s technology landscape
- You will be working alongside other experienced engineers, writing code adhering to best practices while working on systems that are depended on by some of the biggest names in the esports and gaming industry
- Build greenfield mission-critical services and expand the reliability of existing ones
- Help to shape GRID's technological landscape together with experienced colleagues
- Participate in architectural discussions, providing feedback to coworkers and ensuring good practices
- Work closely together with product stakeholders to communicate progress and considerations effectively
Our take
In recent years, competitive gaming has witnessed an exponential rise in popularity, yet access to pertinent competitive gaming data has remained a significant challenge. GRID steps in as the solution, revolutionising the landscape by providing a robust data platform catering to gamers, developers, and even gamblers.
GRIDS approach not only benefits professional gamers seeking to enhance their skills but also offers a lucrative opportunity for companies to capitalise on the wealth of data they already possess. The company is spearheaded by an impressive executive team boasting extensive experience in the betting and gaming sectors, giving GRID a formidable edge in the industry.
One standout feature of GRID's operations is its remarkable agility. The CEO states that the company can swiftly onboard new partners and game titles in just one month, a noteworthy feat compared to competitors like Bayes and Abios. This agility is poised to be a critical factor in GRID's sustained success, positioning its as a dynamic and responsive player in the ever-evolving competitive gaming data landscape.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2023
$2.1m
SERIES A
Apr 2021
$10m
SERIES A
Total funding: $12.1m
Company benefits
- Forever Flexible: We operate using the hybrid model. The team works from our awesome offices, the comfort of their home, or wherever inspires and motivates the individual most. We encourage face-to-face collaboration and in-person connection but also see value in the productivity that comes with working from home
- Supporting Well-being: We are not a typical start-up. We want our employees to be well-rested and have a healthy work-life balance. We offer a generous vacation allowance (28+ days a year), corporate fitness memberships, and the opportunity to speak with professional counselors to support mental health
- Fostering Growth: We empower the team by providing a self-development budget and substantial career advancement opportunities. Teammates support and guide one another to motivate growth and further education
- Inclusive Culture: We believe a diverse industry is best served with a diverse workforce. With over 30 nationalities GRID is proud of the company culture it has built
- Agile Work: We thrive on being pragmatic. Allowing us to make the best decisions rather than holding on to rigid processes and procedures
Company HQ
Gleimviertel, Berlin, BE
Leadership
Moritz Maurer
(CEO)Previously worked as Head of eSports at Genius Sports, and founded Raccoon eSports.
Chris King
(CTO)Previously worked as a Software Engineer at Plunet, and was a Backend Developer at eBay.
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