Backend Developer (Monetization)
Job Summary
Job Description
Xsolla seeks a Backend Developer to join its Monetization team. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining core functionality for products like In-Game Store, Subscriptions, and Buy Button; designing and implementing new backend services; writing clean, efficient, and testable code in PHP and/or Golang; participating in code reviews; collaborating with cross-functional teams; and contributing to technical documentation. The ideal candidate possesses strong backend development expertise, problem-solving skills, and experience with scalable architectures. A passion for developing high-quality backend systems and supporting innovative monetization solutions is essential.
Must have:
- Backend development experience (PHP/Golang)
- Understanding of algorithms & data structures
- OOP, decomposition, design patterns
- SQL, database design (OLTP/OLAP)
- Unit & functional testing
- Collaboration skills
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 Backend Developer who is ambitious, solution-oriented, and collaborative to join our Monetization team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to build and maintain scalable backend services that power our In-Game Store, Subscriptions, and Buy Button products.
Strong technical expertise in backend development, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of scalable architectures are essential, along with experience in PHP and/or Golang development for web applications. The ability to write clean, testable code and contribute to service architecture and performance improvements will be key to your success in this role.
If you’re passionate about developing high-quality backend systems and love supporting innovative monetization solutions that help game developers grow their business, we would love to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain core functionality for monetization products such as In-Game Store, Subscriptions, and Buy Button.
- Design and implement new backend services to support product features.
- Write clean, efficient, and testable code in PHP and/or Golang.
- Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction and architecture.
- Offer innovative ideas to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Contribute to technical documentation and ensure knowledge sharing across the team.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in backend development for industrial web applications using PHP and/or Golang.
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
- Strong grasp of OOP, decomposition, and design patterns.
- Ability to write unit and functional tests and ensure code testability.
- Good working knowledge of SQL, database design, and OLTP/OLAP approaches.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative team development environment.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
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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