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Backend Engineer, Partnerships

Xsolla
Location
Vladivostok
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Regions: APAC
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 1–4 years of professional backend development experience, or a strong portfolio of personal, academic, or internship projects
  • Working proficiency in at least one backend language — Go, PHP, Python, Node.js / TypeScript, or Java
  • Solid SQL and relational database fundamentals
  • Good understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, and API authentication
  • Comfortable with Git and working in a code-review culture
  • Able to debug a problem you did not write
Nice to have
  • Exposure to affiliate or performance marketing technology
  • E-commerce, storefront, checkout, or payments integration experience
  • Frontend basics (JavaScript / TypeScript, React)
  • Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (GCP or AWS)
  • Message queues, scheduled jobs, or data pipeline experience
What the job really is

As a Backend Engineer on the APAC Partnerships team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining backend services that facilitate partnerships, including link generation and conversion tracking. You will also build internal tools to assist with partner onboarding and payout reconciliation, while collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate integration and reporting. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with a strong project portfolio looking to gain experience in commerce and payments engineering.

Benefits
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Personalized career roadmap for each employee
  • Professional development through training and educational opportunities
Things to weigh
  • Entry-level position may have limited immediate responsibilities
  • Role involves working with legacy systems and integrations
  • No salary listed in the posting
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