Backend Engineer (PHP&Golang)

Location: Montreal; Canada Workplace: remote ABOUT YOU   We are looking for Backend Engineers who are innovative, collaborative, and adaptable to join our engineering team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and dynamic environment and drive best practices in software development.   Strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and communication abilities are essential, along with experience in software development and design across various technologies and frameworks.   If you’re passionate about advancing technology solutions, designing scalable and maintainable systems, and love partnering with diverse teams to create innovative and impactful solutions, 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: Develop new functionality and maintain it Create new services for new features Offer new ideas for improving the product Qualifications & Skills: Have experience in programming and industrial web application backend development in PHP and/or Golang Have a good understanding of algorithms and data structures Understand decomposition principles, OOP and patterns Can write testable code, unit and functional tests Have a good command of SQL, database design, OLTP/OLAP approaches Participate in team development 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 Backend Engineer, 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 data Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements   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. The listed range is specific to Canada and varies based on factors such as location and experience.