Tech Lead (GameTech)

TL;DR

Tech Lead (GameTech): Driving technical strategy and delivery for the Subscriptions platform, building and optimizing backend services in PHP and Go with an accent on architectural decisions, technical planning, and project delivery timelines. Focus on refactoring legacy PHP codebases, improving system scalability, performance, and operational reliability, and fostering best engineering practices.

Location: Remote (Canada)

Salary: $120,000–$145,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is a global commerce company based in Los Angeles, California, providing robust tools and services to help developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their video games.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor the Subscriptions engineering team for backend services.
• Own architectural decisions, technical planning, and project delivery.
• Ensure reliable ETAs, monitor delivery progress, and meet SLA commitments.
• Develop and maintain subscription services using PHP and Go.
• Guide refactoring and modernization of legacy PHP codebases.
• Improve system scalability, performance, and operational reliability.
• Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps for smooth releases and stable production environments.

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.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
• Personalized career roadmap with professional development, training, and educational opportunities.
• Supportive environment fostering physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.

Hiring process

• Background check including criminal history, employment, and education verification may be conducted.