Go Backend Developer

Responsibilities Build and improve backend services in Go across Rare Candy's collector-facing product Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs, collaborating with mobile and frontend engineers Design and evolve relational data models, write efficient SQL, and make database changes safely Implement business logic, background jobs, and third-party integrations Write automated tests, investigate production bugs, and improve reliability and performance Work closely with product, design, and engineering to turn ideas into shipped experiences Requirements 5-7 years of backend development experience Proficiency in Go (error handling, interfaces, concurrency, testing) Experience building or maintaining APIs (GraphQL experience is a plus) Experience with relational databases and SQL (schema design, joins, indexes, transactions) Ability to use logs and debugging tools to trace problems Knowledge of trading-card or collector communities Benefits Salary range of $160,000-$180,000 Meaningful equity upside Health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) Wellness stipend Monthly dogfooding budget for cards About the Company Rare Candy is revolutionizing the $25 billion trading-card industry as the 'friendly local game shop' in the palm of your hands.

Collectors use our AI-powered card scanner, open Instapacks, and track collections with data-rich tools.