Overview
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a contract position at Xsolla, a company dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and profitability of the video game industry. This role involves re-architecting our current backend systems to improve scalability and performance, particularly through the application of microservices and AI technologies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a thorough review of existing backend architecture in Golang.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and scalability issues.
- Design and implement scalable microservices architecture.
- Set up load balancing and service discovery mechanisms.
- Optimize inter-service communication for high performance and reliability.
- Conduct performance testing and optimize database performance.
- Document all architectural changes, implementations, and configurations.
- Provide training and handover sessions for internal developers and operations teams.
- Conduct a final review and performance evaluation of the system.
- Handover all documentation, code, and configurations to the internal team.
- Deliver a final project report with recommendations for future improvements.
Requirements
- Proven experience in backend development, particularly with microservices architecture.
- Strong understanding of scaling techniques for microservices, including load balancing and service discovery.
- Demonstrated success in projects involving scaling backend systems for high traffic and large datasets.
- Proficiency in programming languages in Go or equivalent language.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in Russian Language is a plus.
This role is offered on an independent contractor basis and is not a full-time employment position. As such, the consultant will not be entitled to company-provided benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off. The consultant will operate as an independent entity and will be responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and other legal obligations in accordance with local labor laws.
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