Tech Lead - Backend Gaming Services Integrations

Responsibilities

• ▹Lead technical strategy and architecture for integrations with third-party backend gaming service providers
• ▹Design robust, scalable solutions that connect external game backend services with Xsolla's ecosystem
• ▹Act as the primary subject-matter expert on backend gaming systems, including identity, inventory, entitlements, progression, matchmaking and social features
• ▹Collaborate with external provider teams and internal Xsolla product/engineering groups to align APIs, workflows and use cases
• ▹Ensure secure, reliable and efficient data flows across all integration surfaces
• ▹Mentor engineers, lead code reviews and promote best practices in software architecture
• ▹Improve observability, monitoring and deployment stability across integrated systems

Requirements

• ▹Deep understanding of game backend systems and services (identity, entitlements, inventory, progression, matchmaking, etc.)
• ▹Proven experience designing integrations between large-scale platforms or distributed systems
• ▹Proven SDK/API design skills and experience with microservices architectures
• ▹Familiarity with cloud-native environments, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• ▹Excellent communication, cross-team collaboration and technical leadership skills

Nice to have

• ▹Background in gaming infrastructure, live game operations or high-load server systems
• ▹Experience working with SDK-driven integrations or external technical partners

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Unlimited flexible time off
• ▹Personalized career roadmap for each employee
• ▹Training and educational opportunities for professional development
• ▹Comprehensive benefits program

About the company

Xsolla is a global commerce company with tools and services that help video game developers fund, distribute, market and monetize their games. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500 game developers.