PHP Backend Developer

2 Months ago • All levels • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Xsolla seeks a talented PHP Backend Developer to build and maintain web application backends, focusing on user experience and system performance. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing microservices and APIs, ensuring scalability and handling large data volumes. The role requires conducting code reviews, collaborating with other teams and partners, participating in Kanban events, and maintaining technical documentation. Proficiency in PHP, OOP, SQL, microservices architecture, and various development tools is essential. The ideal candidate will also be skilled in using monitoring tools like Grafana and Kibana.
Must have:
  • PHP backend development experience
  • OOP and design patterns expertise
  • SQL and database management proficiency
  • Microservices architecture experience
  • API development and optimization

Job Details

ABOUT YOU

Are you ready to take your development skills to the next level? We're looking for a talented Backend Developer to join our dynamic team at Xsolla. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects with some of the largest gaming companies, using cutting-edge technology. You'll be instrumental in improving the user experience of integrations, building new services, and scaling our architecture—all while gaining valuable experience in the gaming industry. If you're passionate about technology and want to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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!

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Develop and maintain web application backends using PHP, focusing on enhancing the user experience and ensuring optimal system performance. You’ll work on both existing applications and new services, making crucial contributions to the integration processes.
    • Design, implement, and optimize new microservices as well as existing APIs, ensuring scalability and performance. This includes developing solutions for high-load API methods and handling large data volumes related to payment flows and notifications to partners.
    • Conduct comprehensive code reviews to maintain high-quality standards, sharing constructive feedback and collaborating with other developers to ensure the best development practices are followed throughout the team.
    • Collaborate closely with other teams and project managers, including direct interaction with partners in the gaming industry.
    • Participate in Kanban events and contribute to a high-paced, efficient workflow, ensuring set tasks are completed within deadlines.
    • Compile and maintain technical documentation to support existing and new functionalities. This involves creating detailed, yet easily understandable documentation that aids in smooth handovers and ensures the team can understand complex systems with ease.
    • Use monitoring tools such as Grafana, Kibana, and ELK to track system performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and provide proactive solutions. You will also work with K6 for load testing and help maintain optimal performance for our services, especially for those involving real-time payments and high-load environments.

REQUIREMENTS

    • Proven experience in backend development, with a strong focus on PHP programming.
    • Expertise in decomposition principles, object-oriented programming (OOP), and design patterns. You must be capable of breaking down complex systems into manageable components, utilizing OOP and various design patterns to create well-structured code.
    • Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management, including designing and optimizing large databases.
    • Familiarity with GitLab, GitHub, REST APIs, console commands, and other development tools.
    • Experience working with microservices architecture, designing, and building scalable systems.
    • Comfortable using tools like Postman, Grafana, Kibana, and GitLab for development, testing, and monitoring purposes.
    • Ability to work independently on complex tasks, meet deadlines, and handle high levels of responsibility, especially in payment-related projects.
By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.

Longevity Opportunity Vision Enjoy the game!

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About The Company

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. 

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