As a Backend Engineer, where you will be responsible for building the foundation that powers our suite of applications. In this position, you will design and maintain robust server-side logic and optimize database management to support scalable, efficient software solutions. You’ll collaborate with front-end developers and global stakeholders, ensuring that our backend architecture is secure, performant, and capable of handling diverse technical challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and services.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Implement high-performance, reliable, and secure backend services that utilize databases.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Participate in software design for building micro-services-based applications
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software in PHP.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to the backend services.
- Ensure the implementation of best practices in software development and security.
- This role may involve restructuring existing code from PHP to new Golang-based services.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with server-side frameworks and architecture.
- Good understanding of design patterns
- Proficient in the development of backend services that depend on databases
- Proficient in RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Good in Golang.
- Experience with self-hosted services and cloud-based services.
- Excellent knowledge of databases (e.g.MySQL).
- Experience with PHP (plus, but not required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 4+ years of experience
ABOUT XSOLLA:
Xsolla is a global leader in video game commerce, established in 2005. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization in the gaming industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices worldwide, we support major gaming titles and partners. Our deep commitment to gaming's blend of technology and artistry drives our continuous innovation and dedication to our partners' success.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The role involves typical office activities such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodations. The responsibilities of this position are dynamic and may evolve to align with the organization's goals and objectives.
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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.
