Middle Backend Engineer

About You
We are looking for a
Backend Engineer
who is
curious, collaborative, and detail-oriented
to join our
Engineering team
. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to
build scalable backend services, contribute to architectural improvements, and support high-performing production systems
.
Strong
backend development skills in Go (or a similar language) and a solid understanding of microservices and distributed systems
are essential, along with experience in
working with containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes
. The ability to
analyze system behavior, troubleshoot production issues, and continuously improve service reliability and performance
will be key to your success in this role.
If you're passionate about
developing reliable systems that power impactful products
and love
supporting innovative gaming, payment, or commerce experiences through scalable backend solutions
, we would love to hear from you!
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, build, and maintain backend services that power core products and platforms.
• Develop event-driven systems using Go and Kafka.
• Build scalable microservices in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Contribute to 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.
• Support on-call rotation alongside senior team members to help maintain production systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of backend development experience in Go or a similar language.
• Good understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-based communication.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Understanding of observability, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and analyze system behavior.

Nice to Have

• Background in gaming, payments, or commerce systems.
• Experience in adtech or offer monetization platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or equivalent streaming platforms.
• Experience with Redis or other in-memory data stores.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with ClickHouse, Postgres, or other analytical/OLAP/OLTP databases.
• Prior experience working on internal platforms or developer-facing tools.

$90,000 - $100,000 a year
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 and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical, dental, and vision, PTO, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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:
For the Middle Backend Engineer, we will conduct a background check that may include the following.
Criminal history check.
Employment verification.
Education verification.
Relevance to job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
Accessing confidential company data
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Handling sensitive financial information/ managing budgets /accessing funds
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.