Senior Software Engineer (Publisher Account Platform)
Job Summary
Job Description
Xsolla seeks a Senior Software Engineer to build resilient distributed systems for their Publisher Account platform. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable solutions tailored to the China region, improving service performance and reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing large-scale distributed systems using microservices architecture. Responsibilities include implementing service management strategies, leveraging middleware technologies (RabbitMQ, Redis, MySQL), optimizing system performance, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate possesses strong Go and PHP skills, experience with Kubernetes and microservices, and a deep understanding of distributed systems.
Must have:
- Strong Go and PHP skills
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Microservices architecture expertise
- Distributed systems understanding
- Scalable solution design
- Performance optimization
- Service resilience strategies
Perks:
- Convenient work tools
- Latest Mac workplaces
- Free trainings
- 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!
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is technically strong, solution-oriented, and passionate about building resilient distributed systems to join our Publisher Account team. The best candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and be excited to design and implement high-performance backend solutions that power Xsolla’s primary interface for game developers, partners, and internal teams.
Strong Go and PHP development skills, a deep understanding of distributed systems, and experience with microservices architecture, container orchestration, and system optimization are essential. You should be confident working with messaging queues, caching layers, and relational databases, and be able to design for scalability, fault tolerance, and performance. The ability to collaborate across teams, lead by example, and continuously drive technical excellence will be key to your success in this role.
If you're passionate about building backend systems that support millions of users in the gaming and payments space, and love solving complex infrastructure challenges that directly impact product delivery for developers and partners, we’d love to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, implement, and optimize scalable, high-performance technical solutions tailored to users in the China region.
- Continuously improve service performance, stability, and reliability to meet growing business demands.
- Participate in research and discussions related to gaming payment products, and drive their implementation and promotion.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions.
- Design and develop large-scale distributed systems with a focus on microservices architecture.
- Implement service management strategies such as auto-scaling, auto-downgrading, and burn-down mechanisms to ensure system resilience.
- Leverage middleware technologies such as RabbitMQ, Redis, and MySQL to build efficient and reliable systems.
- Optimize system performance through a deep understanding and application of message queues, caching, and database principles.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team’s technical growth.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
- At least 6 years of backend development experience with a proven track record of delivering high-quality systems.
- Strong programming skills and a solid foundation in computer science, including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
- Expertise in Go and PHP, and familiarity with frameworks such as Gin (Golang) and Symfony (PHP).
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices design.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, including service discovery, load balancing, and fault tolerance.
- Proficiency in RabbitMQ, Redis, and MySQL for messaging, caching, and database management.
- Experience optimizing middleware and database performance for high-traffic systems.
- Experience implementing service resilience strategies such as auto-downgrading and circuit breaking.
- Strong problem-solving skills for addressing system failures and performance bottlenecks.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership with a focus on delivering results.
- Clear logical thinking, critical thinking, and the ability to summarize and synthesize complex information.
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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