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Technical Lead

Xsolla
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 🇨🇦 Canada
On-site
Staff / Principal
5 months ago
CA$140,000 – CA$190,000 / year
  • triage
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Git
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
  • RabbitMQ
  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • GCP
  • OAuth2
  • OIDC
  • SAML
  • JWT
5 months ago
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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.
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, we’re not just building a business; we’re 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 Technical Lead, 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 dataEnsuring compliance with regulatory requirementsHandling sensitive financial information/ managing budgets /accessing funds Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com

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