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CAD 90000–150000/yr

Backend Engineer (Go)

Canada·MontréalFull timemid

EngineeringBackend EngineeringBackend Developer

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Requirements Summary

You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact software solutions across our platform. You bring curiosity, initiative, and a passion for clean, scalable systems.

Technical Tools

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ABOUT YOU

You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact software solutions across our platform. You bring curiosity, initiative, and a passion for clean, scalable systems. You collaborate effectively with teammates and cross-functional partners to design, build, and improve our technical stack. You’re hands-on, deeply engaged in the code, and consistently seeking better ways to solve complex engineering challenges.

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.

Software Engineering & Problem Solving:

Build and ship reliable, secure, and scalable backend systems.

Own implementation from design to deployment, ensuring maintainability and performance.

Participate in architectural discussions and offer informed technical input.

Refactor legacy codebases to improve structure and efficiency while maintaining feature

continuity.

Drive production readiness by handling incident response, root cause analysis, and

observability improvements.

Technical Excellence:

Write clear, testable, and well-documented code, emphasizing quality and automation.

Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews and design

discussions.

Advocate for sound software development practices and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Impact:

Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to align on objectives

and deliverables.

Contribute to technical scoping and estimation for features and infrastructure work.

Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve the developer experience.

6+ years of professional experience in software engineering.

2+ years of hands-on experience with Go (Golang) in production environments.

Strong experience working with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.

Proficient with containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), and

Helm.

Familiarity with messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka.

Comfortable using Git and CI/CD tooling in collaborative workflows.

Working knowledge of frontend technologies, especially React and/or Next.js.

Basic understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred).

Experience building scalable, secure Login-as-a-Service platforms.

Deep knowledge of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, and session/token management.

Strong grasp of social login, SSO, and federated identity.

Designed multi-tenant identity systems with isolation and configurability.

Delivered developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and integration documentation.

Strong English communicator, for both technical and non-technical topics.

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 Backend Engineer, 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 careers@xsolla.com

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Montréal, Canada

On-site at the office

Who can apply

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Worldwide

Listing Details

Posted: March 26, 2026
First seen: March 26, 2026
Last seen: October 8, 2026

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Days active: 195
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Trust Level: 41%
Scored at: October 8, 2026

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Xsolla is a global video game commerce company that provides developers and publishers with tools and services for funding, marketing, launching, and monetizing games across multiple platforms.

Employees

750

Founded

2005

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