Xsolla - Middle Software Engineer (PHP)

• 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. • Document technical specifications, system architecture, and new functionalities for transparency and maintainability. • Participate in Kanban ceremonies and maintain efficient communication with cross-functional teams. • 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 Postman, GitLab, console and other development tools. • Experience using monitoring and testing tools such as Grafana, Kibana, DataDog 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. • Experience with high-load systems and event-driven architectures. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI). • Background in frontend development or working with single-page applications (SPAs). • Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity.