Optimization Engineer

Xsolla; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 180,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce company is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to optimize cost and manage data migrations. The successful candidate will have over 4 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, proficiency in Java, PHP, and Go, as well as hands-on experience with AWS and GCP. Responsibilities include leading migration projects, implementing cost-saving strategies, and collaborating with DevOps teams. This role offers a salary ranging from $130,000 to $155,000 depending on experience and includes comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible time off

Personalized career roadmap

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or backend systems development.
• Strong development and scripting skills in Java, PHP, and Go.
• Experience with cloud environments including AWS and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement cost-saving strategies across compute, storage, and network usage.
• Lead infrastructure and data migration projects across AWS and GCP environments.
• Conduct risk assessments on infrastructure changes and data migrations.

Skills

Java

PHP

Go

SQL databases

Redis data storage

AWS

GCP

Git-based workflows

Terraform

Ansible

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Splunk

Datadog

Job description

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 .

About You

We’re looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on cost optimization and data migration to join our global organization. This role combines infrastructure engineering, cloud cost efficiency, and application-layer development expertise. You’ll design and execute cluster migrations, evaluate risk, and streamline cloud infrastructure for scalability and savings — while actively contributing to and modifying existing applications to support infrastructure and performance goals. If you thrive in complex environments, love optimizing performance and costs, and enjoy building automation with real code, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement cost-saving strategies across compute, storage, and network usage
• Lead infrastructure and data migration projects across AWS and GCP environments
• Conduct risk assessments on infrastructure changes, data migrations, and cost-optimization initiatives
• Develop and refine infrastructure tools in Go, Java, or PHP to support migrations and enhance the reliability and efficiency of existing systems
• Design, maintain, migrate, and optimize databases and caching layers using SQL, RDS, Elasticache, DynamoDB, MongoDB and Redis
• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to ensure smooth, secure deployment pipelines
• Work with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD workflows for deployment and scaling
• Monitor system performance and provide actionable insights for optimization.Participate in architectural reviews, incident analysis, and cross-team technical planning

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or backend systems development
• Proficiency in Java, PHP, and Go with strong development and scripting skills
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases and Redis data storage systems
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Datadog, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience with AWS and GCP cloud environments
• Solid understanding of cost modeling, resource utilization, and billing optimization in multi‑cloud setups
• Proficient with Git‑based workflows and modern CI/CD systems
• Experience with containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Ansible, Cloudformation or equivalent)
• Ability to assess and mitigate risk in infrastructure and deployment scenarios
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex topics clearly
• Strong English proficiency and ability to collaborate in a global team.

$130,000 - $155,000 a year *Salary for this role is based on experience

Note

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.

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 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible time off, 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.

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