Xsolla
Backend Software Engineer (Infrastructure-Focused)
Canada
Sponsorship not specifiedCAD 130k-CAD 160kDetected 183 days ago
TypeScriptNode.jsBackend DevelopmentCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesTerraformDevOpsPlatform EngineeringIncident ResponseCollaboration
About the role
- If you enjoy working close to the metal (while still writing application code), thinking in systems, and solving problems where application behavior and infrastructure behavior are deeply intertwined, this role is for you.
- 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.
- This includes medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
- Architect and evolve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) that drives dynamic Kubernetes scaling and orchestration
- Build and maintain Docker-based deployment pipelines and runtime images
- Design and optimize deployment and scaling strategies across many services and environments
- Collaborate closely with engineering and DevOps to ensure systems are resilient, observable, and secure
- Document infrastructure patterns, operational workflows, and best practices
- Strong experience building and running Dockerized workloads
- Together, we're not just building a business; we're cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.
Requirements
- If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com.
- Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including: Autoscaling and capacity management, Cluster-level behavior and lifecycle concerns, and Production debugging and incident response
- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for backend services
- Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
Skills
- Our platform dynamically scales hundreds of servers daily, orchestrating isolated runtime environments inside Kubernetes pods.
- For more information, visit xsolla.com.
Compensation
- CAD 130k-CAD 160k
Benefits
- By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally.
- 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.
- Education verification
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
- Criminal History Consideration:
This listing is sourced directly from Xsolla's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.