Backend Software Engineer
Description For Backend Software Engineer
As a Backend Engineer at Xsolla, you will be responsible for building the foundation that powers our suite of applications. In this position, you will design and maintain robust server-side logic and optimize database management to support scalable, efficient software solutions. You'll collaborate with front-end developers and global stakeholders, ensuring that our backend architecture is secure, performant, and capable of handling diverse technical challenges.
Responsibilities include:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications and services
- Collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Implementing high-performance, reliable, and secure backend services that utilize databases
- Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
- Participating in software design for building micro-services-based applications
- Troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing software in PHP
- Developing and maintaining documentation related to the backend services
- Ensuring the implementation of best practices in software development and security
- Potentially restructuring existing code from PHP to new Golang-based services
Xsolla is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices worldwide. They support major gaming titles and partners, with a deep commitment to gaming's blend of technology and artistry driving continuous innovation and dedication to their partners' success.
Join Xsolla to be part of a global leader in video game commerce and contribute to simplifying the complexities of the gaming industry!
Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and services
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Implement high-performance, reliable, and secure backend services that utilize databases
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
- Participate in software design for building micro-services-based applications
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software in PHP
- Develop and maintain documentation related to the backend services
- Ensure the implementation of best practices in software development and security
- Potentially restructure existing code from PHP to new Golang-based services
Requirements For Backend Software Engineer
- Experience with server-side frameworks and architecture
- Good understanding of design patterns
- Proficient in the development of backend services that depend on databases
- Proficient in RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Good in Golang
- Experience with self-hosted services and cloud-based services
- Excellent knowledge of databases (e.g. MySQL)
- Experience with PHP (plus, but not required)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience
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