Backend Engineer (PHP/Golang)

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Hiring Remotely in Serbia
Remote
Mid level
Gaming
The Role
Develop and maintain backend functionality, collaborate with teams, improve product features, and ensure high-quality code through testing and CI/CD practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain new functionality;
  • Design and implement new services to support product features;
  • Proactively propose ideas for improving the product;
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions;
  • Own your code in production by monitoring, debugging, and continuously improving service performance and reliability;
  • Write automated tests and follow CI/CD best practices to ensure high-quality deployments;
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Requirements

  • Experience in programming and backend development of industrial web applications using PHP and/or Golang;
  • Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures;
  • Understanding of decomposition principles, OOP, and design patterns;
  • Ability to write testable code, including unit and functional tests;
  • Good command of SQL, database design, and OLTP/OLAP approaches;
  • Ability to participate effectively in team-based development;
  • English proficiency at B2 level.

Nice To Have

  • Experience in building high-load enterprise applications and event-driven systems;
  • Knowledge of application architecture patterns and experience applying them;
  • Experience working with continuous integration and deployment systems (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.);
  • Experience with frontend development using any framework, preferably React.

Benefits
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off, private health insurance and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.

Equal Employment Statement
Xsolla is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, marital status, social background or other characteristics. 
We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Top Skills

Docker
Gitlab
Go
Jenkins
PHP
React
SQL
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The Company
Oaks, CA
593 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices worldwide, Xsolla operates as a merchant and seller of record for major gaming entities like Valve, Twitch, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation.

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