Go Backend Engineer

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At justDice, we create mobile gaming experiences that reward players for their time and engagement. We move quickly, take ownership, and value people who bring ideas, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge how we do things. The process is designed for both you and us to get to know each other. The interview process at applike group is seamless, fast, and fun for you! Recruiting is a two-way street, so that’s why our process is designed for both you and us to get to know each other. The Talent Acquisition team is there to guide you through the process, making sure you will receive the best candidate experience. The process is usually divided into 5 major steps:

Recruiting FAQs

Screening Process

Simply apply with your updated resume, we don’t need any cover letters or additional documents. If you have a relevant protfolio, you can of course share this as well. After reviewing, we will get in touch with you quickly.

First Interview

In the first interview you will meet someone from the Talent Acquisition team to get to know more about the company, our culture and the open role.

Case Study Step

We designed this step to get a deeper understanding of your skills and also give you some insights into tasks that might be awaiting you in the new role.

Final Interviews

In the final interviews you will get the chance to meet you future Lead, Team and also Managing Director to get the full picture of what it could be like working here.

The offer

Finally – after clearing all steps successfully, you are going to receive an offer from our side. Congrats, we want you on our team! … and we hope you accept the offer and join us! 🙂

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Do you want to build awesome, engaging mobile games and scale them to millions of users?

At justDice, we create mobile gaming experiences that reward players for their time and engagement. We move quickly, take ownership, and value people who bring ideas, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge how we do things. You’ll work with experienced teammates, solve meaningful problems, and have the freedom to make an impact from day one.

JustDice is a leading developer of mobile gaming loyalty programs. We create engaging products that entice users to play captivating games and earn real rewards. JusDice is part of the applike group ecosystem, backed by strong financial support from Bertelsmann, and boasts a highly motivated workforce.

We are a team of experts in software development, online marketing, data-driven business intelligence, and app & game design. We are always seeking new creative solutions to complex problems, which has enabled us to release new products fast!

What you will do:

• Developing robust, scalable, and efficient microservices in Go
• Planning, developing, and maintaining backend architectures using AWS Cloud Technologies, Kubernetes, Go Microservices and ElasticSearch.
• Ensuring quality through unit and integration testing
• Collaborating within agile teams to analyze and implement product requirements
• Optimizing existing systems for performance and scalability

Who you are:

• Extensive experience in software development with Golang (at least 2–3 years)
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services: mainly ECS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes
• Proficiency with Terraform, Terragrunt
• Proficiency in working with both relational and noSQL databases
• Hands-on experience working with Microservices architecture
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Strong sense of ownership, ability to work well in a team, and enthusiasm for innovative technologies
• Be fluent in English

Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions

• Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.
• Easy Arrival to justDice: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition – from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.
• Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks.
• Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.

The Interview Process:

• 1st Interview with TA
• Case Study
• 2nd interview/Technical interview with Hiring Managers
• Final call

At justDice, we value ownership, honesty, collaboration, and having fun while building something ambitious together.

We care about hiring great people, not perfect CVs. If this role sounds exciting, but you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

Tips & Tricks to Nail Your Interviews!

Since we want to keep everything fast and easy for you, we don’t want you to waste time on a cover letter – we would rather take a look at your CV and if it’s a match, we directly invite you to a first call.

Test your internet connection, camera, mic, and speakers beforehand. Time for each interview is limited, and we’d like to spend as much of it possible on getting to know each other. If the interview is online, always have your camera on! It’s way easier to create a meaningful interaction if we also see each other.

We will give you all the information about the role & company’s culture, but it’s always nice to see how you perceive us after doing some online detective work. 😉

We will certainly ask you to briefly summarize your work experiences in a short overview. Think of what you’re going to say beforehand so you can fit all of the essential information in 2-3 minutes. Keep the goal of the interview in mind, and make sure everything you say is relevant to the position you’re applying for.

Be specific, but don’t get caught up in details – following the STAR method can help you: Situation (set the scene and give the necessary details of your example) – Task (describe what your responsibility was in that situation) – Action (explain exactly what steps you took to address it) – Result (share what outcomes your actions achieved).

It is a recruiting process, but this doesn’t mean you can’t loosen up and showcase your personality. We are looking for an authentic character and we are open to having some small talk or a funny joke thrown into the mix. This might even show us that you’re a good cultural fit. Remember, next to all our ambition we like to have fun!

At the end of the interview, we will ask you whether you have any questions for us. Use this time to get answers to all your questions or clear out any curiosities. Always have two or three questions prepared, whether about the position specifically or about career development, upcoming projects, or company culture.

Even if you’ve already scheduled an interview, urgent things might pop up in your schedule or you might not feel fit to attend the interview. We are all humans & we treat these situations with empathy. It’s better to reschedule rather than not be 100% prepared to attend the interview. Simply communicate the change with your TA Manager and we will find a solution.

Finding Home Abroad – Relocation Stories

We’re supporting new colleagues from all over the world to move to Hamburg, Germany – see what they have to share about their relocation experience:

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“Unlike other companies, justDice/applike was there for me from the beginning. After signing the offer, I got comprehensive support in getting my visa, finding a temporary apartment in Hamburg & covering travel expenses for my whole family. All of this made our relocation significantly easier and more enjoyable.”

“I moved to Hamburg from New Zealand. It is easily the most beautiful city in Germany, and in my eyes, the whole world. My story is a little different, as I was already living here when I found my role at applike group, but the experience was just as seamless. applike supported me through the full visa change process from day one. The People team made something very complex feel simple, clear, and fully taken care of. You are in good hands!”

“Relocating always comes with plenty of challenges, but applike helped make the entire process very straightforward. From quick visa support to helping secure accommodation, my family (wife and son) and I were able to smoothly move to Hamburg within just two months. Just 2 weeks in, all essential paperwork had already been sorted, and my son was already attending kindergarten, allowing me to fully focus on my new role and getting settled in.”

“Relocating to Hamburg with my family of four was a significant undertaking, but applike’s comprehensive support made the t