Backend Engineer

The role of Backend Engineer is designed for a highly skilled and experienced fullstack developer responsible for the planning, creation, development, and implementation of backend services, frontend applications, documentation, software development kits, and tools for the XBE platform. As a part of Xsolla, you will work on innovative solutions that power game developers and publishers, helping them achieve success in the gaming industry. You will collaborate closely with integration and DevOps engineers to handle incoming customer feature requests and bugs, ensuring that the XBE platform delivers seamless, reliable services to clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Documentation of backend services, tools, sample projects, tutorials and white papers
• Maintain backend services and shared libraries.
• Work with Integration team to develop features and resolve bugs
• Work with DevOps team to improve developer experience with tools and infrastructure
• Work with DevOps team to help handle deployments of XBE platform to K8s.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years experience working with micro-service architecture
• Minimum 5 years experience working with relational and/or NoSQL database
• Knowledge of Kubernetes including containerization, pods, ingresses and other k8s concepts
• Experience with HTTP REST APIs
• Knowledge of NodeJS and ReactJS
• Proficient with Javascript/Typescript
• Experience with MongoDB
• Excellent documentation and communication habits

Pluses:

• Knowledge of Unity or Unreal Engine
• Experience developing games for PC and mobile platforms
• Experience shipping titles on console platforms
• Previous experience working with game studios or other backend as a service companies

At Xsolla, we are passionate about providing a conducive environment for our team to thrive personally and professionally. Our comprehensive Benefits Program caters to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our full-time employees and their families. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance, chiropractic coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a fully vested 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match from the start date.

Understanding the detrimental effects of burnout, we offer unlimited Flexible Time Off and 14 paid holidays each year. Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of our ethos at Xsolla. Each employee has a personalized career roadmap, developed in partnership with their manager, aligning individual and company goals. We support this growth through in-house training, independent study, conference attendance, and higher education opportunities.

Xsolla is a global leader in video game commerce, established in 2005. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization in the gaming industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices worldwide, we support major gaming titles and partners. Our deep commitment to gaming's blend of technology and artistry drives our continuous innovation and dedication to our partners' success.

The role involves typical office activities such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodations. The responsibilities of this position are dynamic and may evolve to align with the organization's goals and objectives.