Senior Go Backend Developer at Xsolla

Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience in software engineering
2+ years of hands-on experience with Go (Golang) in production environments
Strong experience working with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
Proficient with containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), and Helm
Familiarity with messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka
Comfortable using Git and CI/CD tooling in collaborative workflows
Working knowledge of frontend technologies, especially React and/or Next.js
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
Strong English communicator, for both technical and non-technical topics
What Sets You Apart (Preferred)
Experience building scalable, secure Login-as-a-Service platforms
Deep knowledge of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, and session/token management
Strong grasp of social login, SSO, and federated identity
Designed multi-tenant identity systems with isolation and configurability
Delivered developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and integration documentation

Responsibilities

Build and ship reliable, secure, and scalable backend systems
Own implementation from design to deployment, ensuring maintainability and performance
Participate in architectural discussions and offer informed technical input
Refactor legacy codebases to improve structure and efficiency while maintaining feature continuity
Drive production readiness by handling incident response, root cause analysis, and observability improvements
Write clear, testable, and well-documented code, emphasizing quality and automation
Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews and design discussions
Advocate for sound software development practices and continuous improvement
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to align on objectives and deliverables
Contribute to technical scoping and estimation for features and infrastructure work
Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve the developer experience

Skills

Backend Development

System Design

Scalable Systems

Code Refactoring

Observability

Incident Response

Code Review

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

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Web3 expansion with Xsolla ZK may face regulatory challenges in strict regions.

MENA market entry with iBLOXX could encounter geopolitical and market barriers.

Technical integration of 'Pay with Points' may struggle with user adoption issues.

Differentiation

Xsolla offers a comprehensive suite of tools for game monetization and distribution.

The company supports over 130 currencies and 20 languages, enhancing global reach.

Xsolla's partnerships with major gaming entities like Valve and Ubisoft boost credibility.

Upsides

Xsolla's launch of Xsolla ZK taps into the growing Web3 gaming market.

The Mastercard partnership introduces innovative payment solutions like 'Pay with Points'.

Collaboration with iBLOXX expands Xsolla's presence in the MENA gaming ecosystem.

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