Tech Lead — Backend Gaming Services Integrations

Xsolla; España; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Personalized career roadmap

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

A global commerce company in Spain is looking for a Tech Lead to own the architecture and technical direction for gaming integrations. This role demands strong leadership in backend gaming ecosystems and the design of scalable solutions. The ideal candidate should have expertise in designing integrations for large-scale platforms and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package of €90,000 - €100,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits for employee well-being.

Formación

• Deep understanding of game backend systems and services.
• Proven experience designing integrations between large-scale platforms.
• Experience with microservices architectures.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical strategy and architecture for integrations.
• Design scalable solutions connecting game backend services with Xsolla’s ecosystem.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in software architecture.

Conocimientos

Technical leadership

Integration design

Game backend systems

Cloud-native environments

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Overview

About You We are seeking a Tech Lead to own the architecture, integrations, and technical direction for systems that bridge Xsolla’s platform with external backend gaming service providers. This role requires strong technical leadership, deep understanding of game backend ecosystems, and the ability to design scalable integration workflows across multiple platforms. You will guide a team delivering high-impact features that unify services.

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

• 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 experience 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.

Compensation

€90,000 - €100,000 a year. The listed range is specific to Spain and varies based on factors such as location and experience.

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 through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 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.

The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. 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.

Compliance

By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: [email protected]

Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers

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