ABOUT US
At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.
Longevity Opportunity Vision Enjoy the game!
We are looking for a Tech Lead who is innovative, results-driven, and a collaborative leader to join our Engineering team responsible for the support and development of Xsolla's websites (xsolla.com and 80.lv). The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to lead an engineering team, drive technical excellence, and deliver a seamless, high-performing website experience.
Strong technical expertise in ReactJS, TypeScript, NextJS, Git, PHP, PHP frameworks, and CI/CD tools is essential, along with experience in leading teams, managing complex projects, and delivering scalable solutions. The ability to mentor team members, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple projects effectively will be key to your success in this role.
If you’re passionate about building impactful digital experiences and love leading the development of world-class websites that support the gaming community, we would love to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- First 3 months: Conduct a comprehensive review of the current Xsolla website architecture, identifying areas for optimization and delivering a prioritized action plan.
- First year: Lead the successful redesign and implementation of critical features to improve the website’s performance, scalability, and user experience by at least 20%.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering team, ensuring timely delivery of features and updates.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and product, to align the website's functionality with business goals.
- Implement and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.
- Mentor and support team members in technical growth and career development.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security protocols.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading engineering teams or projects, with a focus on website development.
- Expertise in ReactJS, TypeScript, and NextJS for front-end development.
- Strong knowledge of PHP and PHP frameworks for backend development.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools for automating development and deployment processes.
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
GOOD TO HAVE
- Experience in website performance optimization and SEO best practices.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker).
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira).
- Previous experience in the gaming or fintech industry.
Don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet every requirement. At Xsolla, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, so if you think you could be amazing in this role, even without all the listed qualifications, please apply! You may be exactly who we didn’t even know we need.
BENEFITS:
Convenient work tools
Latest Mac workplaces + additional hardware to make you more effective at work
Google Chat, Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, GitLab
Professional growth
Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences
Rich knowledge exchange within the company
More perks
Health insurance (Medical, dental and optical)- Employee and dependants
Flexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands
No dress code
Comfortable and new office environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organization can achieve their results. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd takes your privacy very seriously, and will not sell or externally distribute any data received during the hiring process. Pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd is mindful and committed to the protection of your personal information and your privacy. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to [email protected].
For more vacancies: https://xsolla.com/careers/vacancies
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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.
