Tech Lead - Fullstack

Xsolla Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Benefits Program

Job summary

Xsolla is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) to lead architecture decisions across backend, frontend, and cloud ecosystems. You will build scalable distributed systems and drive platform strategies while mentoring teammates and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes Go and React (JavaScript/TypeScript), cloud-native patterns, event-driven design, and delivering high-quality, testable code from concept to launch in gaming, virtual

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with Go and React.
• Experience designing microservices, event-driven architectures, and domain-driven design.
• Solid REST or gRPC API design focused on performance and reliability.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack architecture decisions across backend, frontend, and cloud ecosystems.
• Build scalable distributed systems and cloud-native solutions.
• Implement robust testing strategies including unit, integration, and E2E.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Go

React

TypeScript

Cloud-native

Event-driven

Microservices

REST–gRPC

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

gRPC

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Job description

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) who is architecturally strong, quality-driven, and highly collaborative to join our Engineering team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to lead full-stack architecture decisions, build scalable distributed systems, and drive shared platform strategies across backend, frontend, and cloud ecosystems.

Strong expertise in Go and React (JavaScript/TypeScript), along with deep knowledge of cloud-native architecture patterns and event-driven system design, is essential, along with experience in building and delivering commercial applications from concept to launch. The ability to design scalable service architectures, implement robust testing strategies (including integration and E2E), optimize performance across the full stack, and mentor other developers while collaborating across cross-functional teams will be key to your success in this role.

If you’re passionate about building high-quality, resilient systems that scale and love designing seamless platform experiences powered by event-driven workflows, cloud infrastructure, and modern web interfaces that drive gaming, virtual currency, and digital commerce experiences, we would love to hear from you!

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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on full-stack development using Go and React (JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Deep understanding of backend architecture patterns including microservices, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven design
• Hands-on experience designing and building RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services in Go, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Strong proficiency in React, including modern patterns such as hooks, context, and state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar)
• Solid experience with message brokers and event streaming platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, or similar technologies
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, or DynamoDB)
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or similar)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts such as eventual consistency, idempotency, fault tolerance, and retry strategies
• Experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and contributing to architectural decision-making processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including product, design, and DevOps
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for writing clean, well-documented, and testable code

Nice to Have:

• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Cloud Functions)
• Familiarity with GraphQL
• Exposure to WebSocket or real-time communication protocols
• Experience in gaming, virtual currency, digital commerce, or fintech domains
• Contributions to open-source projects

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 medical, dental, and vision, PTO, 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.

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, 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]