Technical Lead – Scalable Backend for Games

Xsolla; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce company in Montreal is seeking a Technical Lead who excels in backend engineering and has over 8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead technical discussions, influence architectural decisions, and mentor engineers. Proficiency in Go, experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Kubernetes, and Docker are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment, creating solutions that empower the gaming industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience working with Go.
• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Lead.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead discussions on technical solutions and architecture.
• Influence technical decision-making and set standards for engineering practices.
• Build and deliver end-to-end software solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership and technical expertise in backend engineering

Experience in Go

Proficiency in PostgreSQL and MySQL

Knowledge of Git

Familiarity with Docker

Experience with Kubernetes

Knowledge of Helm

Understanding of RabbitMQ and Kafka

Basic understanding of React

Basic cloud computing knowledge

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

A global commerce company in Montreal is seeking a Technical Lead who excels in backend engineering and has over 8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead technical discussions, influence architectural decisions, and mentor engineers. Proficiency in Go, experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Kubernetes, and Docker are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment, creating solutions that empower the gaming industry.