Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend services that power core products and platforms.
- Develop event-driven systems using Go, Kafka, and Temporal (or similar orchestration tools).
- Build scalable microservices in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Drive architecture decisions that improve performance, resiliency, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Own your code in production, monitor, debug, and continuously improve 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.
Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of backend development experience in Go or a similar language.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka or equivalent streaming platforms.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-based communication.
- Experience working with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal, Cadence, or similar.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
- Solid understanding of observability, monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Ability to troubleshoot production issues, analyze system behavior, and drive resolution.
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Familiarity with ClickHouse, Postgres, or other analytical/OLAP/OLTP databases.
- Background in gaming, payments, or commerce systems.
- Prior experience working on internal platforms or developer-facing tools
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 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.
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.
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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.
