PHP Backend Developer
Job Summary
Job Description
Xsolla seeks a talented PHP Backend Developer to work on high-impact projects with major gaming companies. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining web application backends using PHP, designing and optimizing microservices and APIs, conducting code reviews, collaborating with other teams, participating in Kanban events, and maintaining technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have proven backend development experience with PHP, expertise in OOP and design patterns, proficiency in SQL, and familiarity with microservices architecture and various development tools. The role involves working on payment flows, high-load environments, and real-time data processing, requiring strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Must have:
- PHP backend development experience
- OOP and design patterns expertise
- SQL proficiency and database management
- Microservices architecture experience
- API design and optimization
Good to have:
- Experience with Grafana, Kibana, ELK
- K6 load testing experience
- GitLab/GitHub proficiency
Perks:
- Convenient work tools
- Latest Mac workplaces
- Free trainings and conferences
- Health insurance
- Flexible hours
- No dress code
- Comfortable office environment
15 skills required
Job Details
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!
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!
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.
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 careers@xsolla.com.
For more vacancies: https://xsolla.com/careers/vacancies
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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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