Middle Software Engineer (PHP)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund distribute market and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles California Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1500 game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
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Responsibilities:
- Design build and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP and Go ensuring scalability reliability and high performance.
- Develop new microservices and enhance existing systems to support large-scale integrations and high-load payment flows.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain high development standards through collaborative feedback and best practices.
- Work closely with engineering product and partner teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
- Contribute to system monitoring using tools such as Grafana Kibana and ELK to ensure stability and optimal performance.
- Document technical specifications system architecture and new functionalities for transparency and maintainability.
- Participate in Kanban ceremonies and maintain efficient communication with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven experience in backend development with strong proficiency in PHP and GoLang.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) software design patterns and decomposition principles.
- Experience with microservices architecture and scalable backend systems.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database design including optimization for large datasets.
- Familiarity with Postman GitLab console and other development tools.
- Experience using monitoring and testing tools such as Grafana Kibana DataDog and ELK.
- Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with high-load systems and event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI).
- Background in frontend development or working with single-page applications (SPAs).
- Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity.
Benefits:
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team so we prioritize the physical mental and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical dental and vision PTO and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together were not just building a business; were cultivating a community that values creativity collaboration and the transformative power of play.
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team so we prioritize the physical mental and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical dental and vision PTO and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together were not just building a business; were cultivating a community that values creativity collaboration and the transformative power of play.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
Criminal History Consideration:
For the Middle Software Engineer (PHP) we will conduct a background check that may include the following.
Criminal history check.
Employment verification.
Education verification.
Relevance to job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
Accessing confidential company data
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Find out how you can launch, monetize and scale your video games worldwide, with no upfront costs, using Xsolla's comprehensive suite of tools and services.
