Tech Lead — Backend Gaming Services Integrations

Xsolla; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Personalized career roadmap

Job summary

A global commerce company in France is seeking a Tech Lead to own the architecture and integrations for gaming service providers. The role entails leading technical strategies, designing scalable solutions, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of game backend systems and experience with large-scale integrations. They will also act as the primary subject-matter expert in backend gaming services, guiding the team in delivering high-impact features and ensuring seamless data flows across integrated systems.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of game backend systems and services including entitlements and matchmaking.
• Proven experience in large-scale platform integrations.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy for integrations with backend gaming providers.
• Design scalable integration solutions across platforms.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on backend gaming systems.

Skills

Technical leadership

Game backend ecosystems

Integration design

Cross-team collaboration

API design

Tools

Microservices architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud-native environments

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 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.

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.

€90,000 - €100,000 a year

The listed range is specific to Spain and varies based on factors such as location and experience

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 — Backend Gaming Services Integrations, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:

• Criminal history check
• Employment verification
• Education verification

Relevance to Job 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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