Backend Engineer (Go)

Xsolla
Baku, Azerbaijan
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for backend engineers with Go experience who advocate for secure, scalable systems and collaborate across teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6+ years of experience and a proven track record in identity systems and API development
    — “6+ years of professional experience in software engineering”
  • Individuals who have designed multi-tenant identity systems with isolation and configurability
    — “Designed multi-tenant identity systems with isolation and configurability”
  • Engineers who are comfortable with cloud platforms and containerization tools
    — “Proficient with containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), and Helm”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong grasp of security protocols and identity management systems
    — “Experience building scalable, secure Login-as-a-Service platforms”
  • Candidates must be prepared to engage in architectural discussions and code reviews
    — “Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews and design discussions”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with OAuth2, OIDC, and JWT in your resume and interview responses
    — “Deep knowledge of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, and session/token management”
  • Demonstrate your ability to refactor legacy systems and improve maintainability
    — “Refactor legacy codebases to improve structure and efficiency while maintaining feature”
  • Showcase your work with PostgreSQL or MySQL and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
    — “Strong experience working with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL”
  • Emphasize your contributions to developer-friendly APIs and integration documentation
    — “Delivered developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and integration documentation”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Delivering high-impact software solutions
  • Building and shipping reliable, secure, and scalable backend systems
  • Participating in architectural discussions
  • Refactoring legacy codebases
  • Driving production readiness
Typical background
6+ years of professional experience in software engineering2+ years of hands-on experience with Go in production environments

Skills & requirements

Required

GoPostgreSQLMySQLDockerKubernetesHelmGitCI/CDReactNext.jsCloud Platforms (gcp)

Preferred

OAuth 2.0OIDCSAMLJWTSession/token ManagementSocial LoginSSOFederated IdentityMulti-tenant Identity SystemsDeveloper-friendly ApisSdksIntegration Documentation

Stack & domain

Go (golang)PostgreSQLMySQLDockerKubernetesHelmRabbitmqKafkaGitCI/CDReactNext.jsGCPOAuth 2.0OIDCSAMLJWTSession/token ManagementSocial LoginSSOFederated IdentityMulti-tenant Identity SystemsDeveloper-friendly ApisSdksIntegration Documentation

About the role

Original posting from Xsolla via Lever

ABOUT YOU

You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact software solutions across our platform. You bring curiosity, initiative, and a passion for clean, scalable systems. You collaborate effectively with teammates and cross-functional partners to design, build, and improve our technical stack. You’re hands-on, deeply engaged in the code, and consistently seeking better ways to solve complex engineering challenges.

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Software Engineering & Problem Solving:
  • Build and ship reliable, secure, and scalable backend systems.
  • Own implementation from design to deployment, ensuring maintainability and performance.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and offer informed technical input.
  • Refactor legacy codebases to improve structure and efficiency while maintaining feature
  • continuity.
  • Drive production readiness by handling incident response, root cause analysis, and
  • observability improvements.
  • Technical Excellence:
  • Write clear, testable, and well-documented code, emphasizing quality and automation.
  • Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews and design
  • discussions.
  • Advocate for sound software development practices and continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration & Impact:
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to align on objectives
  • and deliverables.
  • Contribute to technical scoping and estimation for features and infrastructure work.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve the developer experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Go (Golang) in production environments.
  • Strong experience working with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
  • Proficient with containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), and
  • Helm.
  • Familiarity with messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
  • Comfortable using Git and CI/CD tooling in collaborative workflows.
  • Working knowledge of frontend technologies, especially React and/or Next.js.
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred).

WHAT SETS YOU ARART:

  • Experience building scalable, secure Login-as-a-Service platforms.
  • Deep knowledge of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, and session/token management.
  • Strong grasp of social login, SSO, and federated identity.
  • Designed multi-tenant identity systems with isolation and configurability.
  • Delivered developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and integration documentation.
  • Strong English communicator, for both technical and non-technical topics.

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. By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: careers@xsolla.com

Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers

Source: Xsolla careers (Lever)

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