Xsolla

Technical Lead

Xsolla  •  Baku, AZ (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

ABOUT YOU We are looking for a Technical Lead who is strategic, hands-on, and deeply committed to engineering excellence to join our engineering team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to lead technical initiatives, shape architectural decisions, and mentor engineers while building scalable systems that power products used by game developers worldwide.
Strong leadership and technical expertise in backend engineering are essential, along with extensive experience in Go, distributed systems, and production-grade infrastructure. The ability to balance technical vision with business priorities—driving modernization efforts while maintaining delivery momentum—will be key to your success in this role.
If you're passionate about building high-performing engineering teams and love creating robust, scalable solutions that empower the gaming industry, we would love to hear from you!
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 1,500+ 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.
For more information, visit xsolla.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Initiate and lead discussions on technical solutions and architecture.
  • Influence technical decision-making and set standards for sound engineering practices.
  • Lead refactoring and modernization efforts while maintaining delivery timelines.
  • Identify and prioritize technical debt to ensure long-term codebase health.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering leads to balance business goals with technical integrity.
  • Build and deliver end-to-end software solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Take ownership of production issues and define efficient triage and resolution processes.
  • Implement robust test coverage and uphold strong code review standards.
  • Enhance developer experience by improving tools, processes, and workflows.
  • Act as a  hands-on technical leader who guides, mentors, and inspires the engineering team.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 8+ years of experience in software development.
  • 2+ years of experience working with  Go
  • 2+ years of experience as a  Technical Lead
  • Strong experience with  PostgreSQL and/or  MySQL
  • Proficiency with  Git,  Docker,  Kubernetes, and  Helm
  • Experience with messaging systems ( RabbitMQ and/or  Kafka).
  • Basic understanding of frontend frameworks ( React and/or  Next.js).
  • Basic knowledge of  cloud computing ( Google Cloud Platform preferred).

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience building  scalable, secure Login-as-a-Service platforms
  • Deep understanding of  OAuth2,  OIDC,  SAML,  JWT, and  session/token management
  • Strong knowledge of  social login,  SSO, and  federated identity
  • Experience designing  multi-tenant identity systems with isolation and configurability.
  • Experience delivering  developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and integration documentation
  • Excellent English communication skills - both technical and non-technical.
The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: careers@xsolla.com
Explore more opportunities at: https/xsolla.com/careers
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About Xsolla

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, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sherman Oaks, CA
Year Founded
2005
Website
xsolla.com
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