Senior Golang Backend Developer
Job Summary
Job Description
Xsolla seeks a Senior Golang Backend Developer to enhance their flagship B2C product, Xsolla Account. This role involves designing and developing backend systems, integrating with third-party components (payment systems, cloud services), collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining microservices (REST API, consumers, service workers). Responsibilities include optimizing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring secure, reliable, and fault-tolerant software. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of backend experience with AMQP, Key-Value storage, SQL, Golang, and Docker/Kubernetes, understanding of backend components (caches, networks, load balancers, CDNs), and a commitment to clean code and documentation. The position is hybrid in Montreal, Canada.
Must have:
- 5+ years backend experience
- AMQP, Key-Value storage
- SQL, Golang, Docker/Kubernetes
- Microservices development
- System performance optimization
- Secure and reliable software
Perks:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Personalized career roadmap
- Professional development opportunities
6 skills required
Job Details
We are seeking a Backend Developer to join us in enhancing the Xsolla Account, our flagship B2C product. The Xsolla Account is our consumer-facing brand, integrated gracefully into game titles, and payment interactions, offering features from personal info and payment methods to digital items and banking services. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize existing features and roll out new updates, all while maintaining seamless integration with other Xsolla products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designing and developing backend for Xsolla Account / Xsolla Wallet
- Integrating our services with third-party components (payment systems, cloud services, SaaS solutions)
- Collaborating closely with other engineers and product team members
- Development and maintenance of domain microservices (REST API, consumers, service workers, etc.)
- Monitor and optimize system performance, identifying potential bottlenecks, and providing solutions to improve system efficiency and reliability.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of relevant backend work experience
- Experience working with AMQP, Key-Value storage
- Good knowledge of SQL, Golang and Docker/Kubernetes.
- Decent understanding of backend components, such as caches, networks, load balancers, CDNs, etcс
- Ability to build secure, reliable, and fault-tolerant software
- Understanding clean code and software documentation importance
- Ability to work and be flexible in a fast pace environment
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:
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 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, 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.
For this role, 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 will have access to confidential company data and will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com.
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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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