Software Engineer

Entain

. Build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, primarily in Go.

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs using Go, with a strong focus on clean code practices, testing, and microservices architecture. Proficient in collaborating within agile teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Go ProgrammingAPI Design (REST, gRPC)Relational Database Management (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL)Containerization (Docker, CI/CD)Microservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

Backend EngineeringUnit TestingIntegration TestingSchema DesignQuery OptimizationNoSQL Technologies (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch)Service-Oriented ArchitectureClean Code Practices

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DockerCI/CD PipelinesGit

Industry Keywords

Risk and ComplianceResponsible Gambling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerDynamoDBElasticSearchGRPCJavaMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNoSQLPostgresRustGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, primarily in Go.
Develop well-structured, maintainable code and contribute to peer reviews.
Write unit and integration tests for production-ready changes.
Investigate issues across services and environments and implement lasting fixes.
Contribute to technical design discussions covering microservices, data modelling and performance.
Build and run services in containerised environments using CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
Communicate progress, risks and blockers and work with the team to deliver outcomes.
Share knowledge through pairing, reviews and documentation.
Work with Risk and Compliance to incorporate regulatory and responsible gambling requirements into services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commercial backend engineering experience—typically 3+ years—with Go or a similar compiled, server-side language such as Java, C#, or Rust.
Experience designing and using APIs, such as REST or gRPC.
Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, MSSQL or PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimisation.
Basic understanding of, or experience with, NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB, DynamoDB or Elasticsearch.
Exposure to Docker, containerised applications, CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
Understanding of microservices and service-oriented architecture.
Sound testing practices and commitment to clean, maintainable code.
Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate in an agile, distributed team.
Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years to apply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid & Flexible: Balance your life and work.
Recognition & Rewards: Celebrate wins and enjoy retailer discounts.
Wellbeing Perks: Support for your health and happiness.
Free breakfast, snacks, and onsite barista.
Pool table, live sports, and fun social activities.