Backend Developer — Xsolla Backpack
Full timeJob Overview
ABOUT US
At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.
Longevity Opportunity Vision Enjoy the game!
ABOUT US
At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.
Longevity Opportunity Vision Enjoy the game!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs for Backpack’s core platform.
- Design and implement scalable microservices architecture to support high-load operations.
- Improve system performance, reliability, and data consistency through optimized database design and query tuning.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and service monitoring.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps teams.
- Conduct code reviews, mentor peers, and promote engineering best practices.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with strong documentation.
- Stay updated on emerging backend technologies and tools relevant to large-scale systems.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of professional experience in backend development (Node.js, TypeScript, or similar).
- Strong understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, query optimization, and data modeling.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid grasp of OOP, design patterns, and software architecture principles.
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, or similar).
- Proven ability to deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality backend solutions.
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- English proficiency sufficient for reading and writing technical documentation.
Nice to Have
- Experience with GraphQL, NestJS, or gRPC.
- Familiarity with distributed systems, caching strategies, and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Previous experience in gaming, fintech, or digital asset platforms.
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.
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