Hybrid Senior Software Engineer, PHP

at Xsolla

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer, PHP
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Docker, Grafana, Jenkins, Microservices, PHP, SQL, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer at Xsolla developing scalable backend services in PHP and Go. Collaborating on high-impact projects for gaming companies and enhancing player experiences.

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.

Requirements

• Proven experience in backend development with strong proficiency in PHP and GoLang.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), software design patterns, and decomposition principles.
• Experience with microservices architecture and scalable backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database design, including optimization for large datasets.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, GitLab, GitHub, and other development tools.
• Experience using monitoring and testing tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Postman, and ELK.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Nice to Have
• Experience with high-load systems and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Docker, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Background in frontend development or working with single-page applications (SPAs).
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity.