Tech Lead – Backend Gaming Services Integrations

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Xsolla

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Gaming • eCommerce • SaaS

Xsolla is a company specializing in game commerce solutions. It provides tools and services that empower video game developers to monetize, distribute, and fund their games, helping them to increase revenue at any stage of development. Xsolla offers a wide range of solutions such as customizable web shops, payment processing, fraud prevention, and social packages to enhance player engagement. With over 19 years of experience in the video game industry, Xsolla collaborates with developers and publishers globally to manage compliance, taxes, and operational complexities, allowing them to focus on connecting with their players. Their services are designed to work with popular game development platforms like Unity, Unreal, and Cocos Creator, supporting a wide array of local payment methods worldwide.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2005

🎮 Gaming

🛍️ eCommerce

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Lead technical strategy and architecture for integrations with third-party backend gaming service providers. • Design robust, scalable solutions that connect external game backend services with Xsolla’s ecosystem. • Act as the primary subject-matter expert on backend gaming systems. • Collaborate with external provider teams and internal Xsolla product/engineering groups. • Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient data flows across all integration surfaces. • Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and promote best practices in software architecture. • Improve observability, monitoring, and deployment stability across integrated systems.

🎯 Requirements

• Deep understanding of game backend systems and services (identity, entitlements, inventory, progression, matchmaking, etc.) • Proven experience designing integrations between large-scale platforms or distributed systems • Proven experience SDK/API design skills and experience with microservices architectures • Familiarity with cloud-native environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices • Excellent communication, cross-team collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans • Unlimited Flexible Time Off • Personalized career roadmap for each employee • Professional development through training and educational opportunities