Staff Backend Engineer: APIs, Gateway & Kubernetes
Summary
Staff backend engineer joining EFG's Central Platform Team to own core runtime systems, including an Envoy-based API gateway and high-traffic core services running on Kubernetes. It's an individual-contributor role with end-to-end project ownership, building modular reusable components and explaining trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Backend to join the Central Platform Team. You will own core runtime systems, including an Envoy-based API gateway and high-traffic core services on Kubernetes.
This is an individual-contributor role with ownership of end-to-end projects and influence across teams. You will apply a LEGO bricks mindset to build modular, reusable components, weigh trade-offs, and explain decisions to non-technical stakeholders.