Technical Lead at Xsolla

Department: Technology

Language

Compensation

CA$140,000 – CA$190,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Mar 27, 2026

Description

Xsolla is hiring a Technical Lead to guide backend engineering initiatives, shape architecture, lead refactoring and modernization, manage technical debt, resolve production issues, and mentor engineers. The role requires 8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years with Go and 2+ years as a Technical Lead, along with experience in databases, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and developer tools. The position also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Required Skills

Go
Distributed systems
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Git
Docker
Kubernetes
Helm
RabbitMQ
Kafka
React
Next.js
Google Cloud Platform
OAuth2
OIDC
SAML
JWT

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of software development experience
2+ years of Go experience
2+ years as a Technical Lead
Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
Experience with RabbitMQ and/or Kafka
Basic understanding of React and/or Next.js
Basic knowledge of cloud computing, preferably Google Cloud Platform
Preferred Qualifications: Experience building scalable, secure Login-as-a-Service platforms
Deep understanding of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, and session/token management
Strong knowledge of social login, SSO, and federated identity
Experience designing multi-tenant identity systems with isolation and configurability
Experience delivering developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and integration documentation
Excellent English communication skills, both technical and non-technical

About Xsolla

Xsolla

video game commerce companyLos Angeles, CA, United States

Xsolla is a global commerce and financial technology company for the video game industry, providing tools, infrastructure, and capital solutions to help developers and publishers fund, launch, distribute, and monetize games across markets and platforms. Its customers range from independent studios to the largest publishers, and the company says it serves thousands of game businesses globally. Xsolla operates as a merchant of record, with 200+ countries and regions, 1,000+ payment methods, and 130+ currencies listed on its website. The company is expanding a dedicated capital markets and investment platform; its Capital Markets Group is in its foundation stage.