The Role
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, focusing on microservices, databases, CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring team members.
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
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for the Backpack platform.
- Architect and evolve microservices-based systems to support large-scale, high-performance operations.
- Implement and optimize database structures and queries for maximum efficiency and reliability.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and fault tolerance across distributed services.
- Lead efforts to improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and system observability.
- Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and foster a culture of engineering excellence.
- Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable and innovative solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, testing, and proactive system monitoring.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, adopting emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend development (Node.js, TypeScript, or similar).
- Proven experience in designing and maintaining microservices architectures.
- Strong background in SQL and NoSQL databases, with hands-on experience in query optimization.
- In-depth knowledge of RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and asynchronous communication patterns.
- Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation.
- Solid understanding of software design principles, OOP, and clean architecture.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, or similar) and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills, leadership qualities, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
- Proficiency in English for technical communication and documentation.
Nice to Have
- Experience with NestJS, GraphQL, or gRPC.
- Background in distributed systems, caching layers, or message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Exposure to gaming, fintech, or digital asset platforms.
- Previous experience mentoring or leading engineering teams
The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.
By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially.
Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: [email protected]
Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers
Top Skills
Ci/Cd
Docker
Grafana
Jest
Kubernetes
Mocha
Node.js
NoSQL
Prometheus
SQL
Typescript
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The Company
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.
