# Lead Backend Engineer (Go)

> Globaldev Group · Poland (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-27

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Dream Team

## Description

We are building the next generation of our Demand-Side Platform (DSP), enabling advertisers to access premium digital inventory through high-performance programmatic technology.

Our bidder is at the heart of the platform, making real-time auction decisions and powering global advertising campaigns. We are looking for a Lead Backend Engineer (Go) to shape its architecture, performance, and future direction, while driving technical quality and helping grow the engineering team.

### Requirements 

-   Extensive experience in backend software development with Go;
-   Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservice architectures;
-   Experience building and operating high-performance, low-latency backend services;
-   Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex performance and scalability challenges;
-   Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from concept to production;
-   Strong communication skills and experience working closely with Product;
-   Leadership experience or strong potential and readiness to step into a technical leadership role.

### Will be a plus 

-   Experience with AdTech or Programmatic Advertising (auction mechanics, high-scale decisioning);
-   Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments;
-   Familiarity with data-intensive applications, analytics platforms, and large-scale aggregations;
-   Understanding of Machine Learning concepts and production ML integrations;
-   Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, or working with distributed external teams.

### Responsibilities 

-   Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services in Go;
-   Analyze and optimize distributed systems and microservice-based architectures;
-   Drive engineering quality through code reviews, technical leadership, and best practices;
-   Contribute to architecture decisions, technology selection, and platform strategy;
-   Collaborate closely with Product Managers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions;
-   Work alongside Data Engineering and Machine Learning teams to integrate data-driven capabilities into bidder workflows;
-   Help establish a strong engineering culture built around ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

### What we offer 

-   22 paid vacation days per year;
-   10 paid sick leave days per year;
-   Paid public holidays;
-   English coverage: client-sponsored group classes and GD English Speaking Club;
-   Help and support from our caring HR team;
-   Continuous professional growth and collaboration with talented colleagues;
-   Competitive compensation for your efforts.

## Apply

[Apply at Globaldev Group](https://apply.workable.com/globaldevgroup/j/2646869679/apply)

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