Tech Lead — LiveOps Team

Xsolla; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce company in Montreal seeks a Tech Lead for the LiveOps Monetization platform. You will guide engineers and lead the development of scalable services using technologies like PHP, Go, and React. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of software engineering experience, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. The role offers comprehensive benefits and emphasizes both personal and professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

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

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Personalized career roadmap

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in software engineering, including leadership.
• Proven experience in scalable microservices and APIs.
• Strong database knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable LiveOps services.
• Provide technical leadership across backend and frontend stacks.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering best practices.

Skills

Backend experience

Frontend architecture understanding

Database knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

PHP

Go

React

NextJS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NodeJS

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 are looking for a Tech Lead to own the technical direction of the LiveOps Monetization platform. You will guide engineers across backend and frontend stacks, make architectural decisions, and ensure our systems scale to the demands of real-time operations.

This role is hands‑on with a strong emphasis on leadership, mentoring, and roadmap execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable LiveOps services and dashboards.
• Provide technical leadership across backend (PHP, Go) and frontend (React/ NextJS).
• Architect solutions for high‑availability, real‑time operational tools.
• Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and drive engineering best practices.
• Work closely with Product and Design to deliver complex LiveOps workflows.
• Oversee performance, observability, and reliability improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in software engineering, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong backend experience and solid understanding of frontend architecture.
• Proven experience designing scalable microservices and APIs.
• Strong database knowledge (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Experience with distributed systems, performance tuning, and monitoring.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder alignment, and decision‑making skills.

Nice to Have

• NodeJS experience (highly desirable for internal service integrations).
• Background in gaming, fintech, or high‑load platforms.
• Experience with real‑time or data‑heavy dashboards.

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 Tech Lead — LiveOps Team, 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

Handling sensitive financial information/managing budgets/accessing funds

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 [e-mail].

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, unlimited 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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