Tech Lead — Subscriptions Team

About You We are looking for a Tech Lead to drive technical strategy and delivery for the Subscriptions platform. This is a role between management and hands-on engineering, requiring both strong technical depth and operational leadership. A key part of this role is providing accurate ETAs, being accountable for delivery SLAs, and ensuring high-quality execution across the team. About Us 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. 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. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game. For more information, visit xsolla.com . Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the Subscriptions engineering team across backend services. Own architectural decisions, technical planning, and project delivery timelines. Provide reliable ETAs, monitor delivery progress, and ensure SLA commitments. Develop and maintain subscription services in PHP and Go. Guide refactoring and modernization of legacy PHP codebases. Improve system scalability, performance, and operational reliability. Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps to ensure smooth releases and stable production environments. Foster best engineering practices, code quality, and technical documentation. Requirements: 6+ years backend engineering experience (PHP and/or Go). Proven experience leading teams, managing delivery, and owning SLAs. Background in working with legacy PHP, migrations, and modernization. Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and database optimization. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, monitoring, and observability. Strong communication and leadership skills. Nice to Have: Experience with Redis, Kafka, or RabbitMQ. Background in monetization, payments, or recurring billing systems. Experience in gaming, fintech, or other high-load environments. $120,000 - $145,000 a year The listed range is specific to Montreal, Canada and varies based on factors such as location and experience. Benefits: We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act. Criminal History Consideration: For the Tech Lead — Subscriptions Team, we will conduct a background check that may include the following: Criminal history check Employment verification Education verification Relevance to Job Responsibilities: The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities: Accessing confidential company data Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements Handling sensitive financial information/managing budgets/accessing funds Rights Under the Fair Chance Act: Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [email protected] . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Lead and mentor the Subscriptions engineering team, owning architectural decisions and project delivery timelines. Ensure high-quality execution and monitor delivery progress while developing and maintaining subscription services.

Candidates should have over 6 years of backend engineering experience, particularly in PHP and Go, along with proven leadership skills. Familiarity with legacy PHP, REST APIs, and modern development practices is also required.

• Medical • Dental • Vision • PTO • Career Roadmap • Professional Development

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• Backend Engineering
• PHP
• Go
• Team Leadership
• Delivery Management
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Database Optimization
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• Monitoring
• Observability
• Communication
• Technical Documentation

• Technology
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Software
• Creative & Media

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Exigences de lieu

Country, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level