Hybrid Backend Engineer – PHP, Golang

at Xsolla

• Job title: Backend Engineer – PHP, Golang
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PHP, SQL, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Baku, Azerbaijan

About the role

• Backend Engineer developing and maintaining functionality and services for Xsolla, a global commerce company for video games.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new functionality;
• Design and implement new services to support product features;
• Proactively propose ideas for improving the product;
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions;
• Own your code in production by monitoring, debugging, and continuously improving service performance and reliability;
• Write automated tests and follow CI/CD best practices to ensure high-quality deployments;
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Requirements

• Experience in programming and backend development of industrial web applications using PHP and/or Golang;
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures;
• Understanding of decomposition principles, OOP, and design patterns;
• Ability to write testable code, including unit and functional tests;
• Good command of SQL, database design, and OLTP/OLAP approaches;
• Ability to participate effectively in team-based development;
• English proficiency at B2 level.

Benefits

• The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth.
• Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process.