Senior Software Engineer (PHP)

Location

Xsolla Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About Us

At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.

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About You

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join Xsolla and help build and scale the technology that powers global gaming commerce. In this role, you’ll work on high-impact projects with some of the world’s leading gaming companies, developing services that support payments, integrations, and seamless player experiences across millions of users.

You bring strong expertise in PHP and Go, a solid grasp of object‑oriented design, and a passion for building scalable, reliable backend systems. You’re curious about modern architectures, eager to solve complex challenges, and thrive in collaborative, fast‑paced environments. If you’re passionate about backend development and want to make a real impact in the gaming industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP and Go, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance.
• Develop new microservices and enhance existing systems to support large-scale integrations and high-load payment flows.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high development standards through collaborative feedback and best practices.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and partner teams to deliver high‑quality solutions on schedule.
• Contribute to system monitoring using tools such as Grafana, Kibana, and ELK to ensure stability and optimal performance.
• Use load testing tools (e.g., K6) to identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-load environments.
• Document technical specifications, system architecture, and new functionalities for transparency and maintainability.
• Participate in Kanban ceremonies and maintain efficient communication with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications & Skills

Nice to Have

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Computer Games

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