Director of Software Development at Xsolla

Beijing, Beijing, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years work experience
Experience in Kanban methodology
Working knowledge of Go and PHP programming languages
Professional knowledge of SQL and MySQL/PostgreSQL databases
Experience with Google Cloud Platform technologies (Kubernetes Engine, CloudSQL, PubSub and Cloud Run) or any other cloud provider
Decent understanding of backend components (caches, networks, load balancers, CDNs, etc.)
Ability to build reliable, scalable, and fault-tolerant software
Fluent English (B2+)
Ability to work and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular or Vue)
Experience developing CI/CD pipelines
Experience in SAFe
Automation test development with Playwright or Cypress
Working experience with key-value and document databases
Team management experience

Responsibilities

Development Management
Setting goals and planning the development process for the team
Estimating the time of implementation of individual tasks
Organizing and facilitating team rituals
Creating product QA process
Participating in testing and delivery processes
Team Management
Creating a support team from scratch (onboarding, retaining, etc.)
Supporting the professional growth of employees through accumulation of knowledge and experience
Working with the strengths and weaknesses of team members
Building a culture of collective responsibility for commitments
Creating a culture of trust, creativity, and mentorship in the team
Creating and updating a competency map as well as working with personal development tracks for each employee
Defining future technologies and development architecture with the team
Participating in the discussion of architectural solutions in the department

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoPHPSQLMySQLPostgreSQLKubernetes EngineCloudSQLPubSubCloud RunKanbanReactAngularVueCI/CDSAFePlaywrightCypress

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key required skills for the Director of Software Development role?

Candidates need 5+ years of work experience, experience in Kanban methodology, working knowledge of Go and PHP, professional knowledge of SQL and MySQL/PostgreSQL, and experience with Google Cloud Platform technologies like Kubernetes Engine, CloudSQL, PubSub, and Cloud Run.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize for this team?

The role focuses on building a culture of trust, creativity, and mentorship, along with collective responsibility for commitments, while supporting professional growth and working with team strengths and weaknesses.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director of Software Development position?

A strong candidate has team management experience, the ability to build a support team from scratch, fluency in English (B2+), and flexibility in a fast-paced environment, with preferred skills in modern front-end frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and automation testing.

Xsolla

Integrated payment solutions for video games

About Xsolla

Xsolla provides integrated payment solutions and tools specifically designed for video game publishers and developers. Their services include payment processing, fraud detection, and gamified experiences, which help clients monetize their games and engage players effectively. Xsolla operates in over 200 countries, supports more than 130 currencies, and offers services in over 20 languages, making it accessible to a wide range of clients from indie developers to large publishers. Unlike many competitors, Xsolla focuses exclusively on the video game industry, allowing them to tailor their offerings to meet the unique needs of game developers. The company's goal is to enhance the gaming experience for players while providing developers with the tools they need to succeed.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$73MTotal Funding

DEBT_PPCompany Stage

Fintech, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

501-1,000Employees