ABOUT XSOLLA

Xsolla is a global commerce company providing robust tools and services designed to help developers overcome challenges inherent in the video game industry. We partner with companies, from indie studios to AAA publishers, to fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record, assisting over 1,500+ game developers globally to reach more players and grow their businesses. We are committed to the future of video games, continually making new resources available to creators.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Backend Developer experienced in PHP and Go to evolve our critical Monetization platforms. This role involves working on new microservices development alongside improving the stability, performance, and architecture of existing legacy PHP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance backend services utilizing PHP (legacy and modern) and Go.
• Refactor, stabilize, and successfully migrate legacy PHP codebases to modern architectural standards.
• Design scalable APIs and microservices essential for high-availability systems.
• Optimize PostgreSQL/MySQL queries, schemas, and data models to enhance performance.
• Improve performance, reliability, and observability across distributed services.
• Collaborate effectively with Product, Frontend, and DevOps teams.
• Participate actively in code reviews and champion best engineering practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience with PHP and/or Go.
• Proven experience managing legacy PHP systems, including leading refactoring or migration efforts.
• Strong expertise in REST APIs, microservices architecture, and database design.
• Experience implementing Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with backend testing and monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience utilizing Redis, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
• Background working in gaming, fintech, or high-load platform environments.
• Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Benefits

We prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. We invest in professional development through training and educational opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.

Criminal History Consideration

A background check will be conducted for the Senior Backend Developer — Monetization role, which may include: Criminal history check, Employment verification, and Education verification.

The background check is relevant because this position involves: Accessing confidential company data, Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and Handling sensitive financial information/managing budgets/accessing funds.

Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. For questions regarding hiring practices or data privacy, please contact [email protected].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans. Contact us for more information about data processing.