Middle Software Engineer (PHP)

TL;DR

Middle Software Engineer (PHP): Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP and Go with an accent on scalability, reliability, and high performance. Focus on developing microservices, supporting high-load payment flows, and ensuring system stability through monitoring and collaboration.

Location: Hybrid work format based in Montreal or Russia

Company

Xsolla is a global commerce company providing tools and services to help video game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games worldwide.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP and Go.
• Develop new microservices and enhance existing systems for large-scale integrations and high-load payment flows.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high development standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and partner teams to deliver quality solutions on schedule.
• Contribute to system monitoring using Grafana, Kibana, and ELK to ensure stability and performance.
• Document technical specifications and system architecture for maintainability.

Requirements

• Proven backend development experience with PHP and GoLang.
• Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and decomposition principles.
• Experience with microservices architecture and scalable backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database design with optimization skills.
• Familiarity with Postman, GitLab, console, and monitoring tools like Grafana, Kibana, DataDog, and ELK.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-load systems and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI.
• Background in frontend development or working with single-page applications (SPAs).
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work format with locations in Montreal and Russia.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
• Focus on high development standards and continuous improvement.
• Use of modern monitoring and development tools.