Senior Software Engineer, GO

PrizePicks

Senior Software Engineer at PrizePicks designing scalable solutions for high transaction web applications. Focused on Event-Driven Service Architecture and third-party service integration.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerGoKubernetesLinuxPostgresSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and design scalable platform solutions for high transaction web applications, focusing on Event-Driven Service Architecture.
Develop and implement systems that efficiently integrate with existing infrastructure and third-party services.
Design, modify, and maintain complex platform systems, ensuring high reliability and scalability.
Lead the planning and implementation of platform features, considering multiple data sources and output requirements.
Test, document, and provide operating instructions for all architectural designs and implementations.
Explore alternative design approaches to determine the best solution, balancing system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Work independently under general guidance, keeping the team informed of progress and any challenges encountered.
Adapt and innovate upon proven approaches to solve unique platform architecture challenges.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert experience in Golang
SQL (Postgres)
Kubernetes and Docker for containerization and orchestration
Designing, operating, and troubleshooting distributed software systems
Linux or similar UNIX-like operating systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
401(k) plan with company match
Annual bonus
Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
Company-wide in-person events and team outings
Lifestyle enhancement program
Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

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Hard Skills & Tools

GolangSQLPostgresKubernetesDockerdistributed software systemsLinuxUNIX-like operating systemsscalable platform solutionsEvent-Driven Service Architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipindependent workcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityinnovationplanningdocumentationteam collaborationsystem performance analysis