Principal Engineer – Identity & Golang
Core
Architect and lead the design of Xsolla's next-generation identity platform, enabling developers and players to connect safely across the gaming ecosystem.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Identity & Golang)
Builds
High-performance Golang microservices for authentication, authorization, SSO, and account federation
Domain
Video game industry / Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Golang, distributed microservices architecture, identity federation, OAuth2/OIDC/SCIM protocols, security principles, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP
Preferred skills
Gaming ecosystem identity systems, multi-tenant architectures, ReBAC/ABAC models, policy-as-code (OPA), DevSecOps
Technologies
Golang, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, HashiCorp Vault, Keycloak, Auth0, Ory, ForgeRock, OPA
Responsibilities
Architect next-gen identity platform, develop high-performance Golang microservices, integrate IAM standards, mentor engineering teams, partner on scalable identity features, enforce API/data security standards, evaluate third-party identity frameworks
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
