Backend Team Lead

Ixilix is looking for a Team Lead (stack: Golang/C++) to join our team and work on a high-load backend service. The project is based on a microservices architecture, with C++ as the primary language and additional services written in Go, Python and Node.js (knowledge of Go is preferred) with the gradual transition to almost all-Golang.
As a Team Lead, you will split your time 50/50 between hands-on development and team management. You will lead a team of four developers while closely collaborating with other teams (DevOps, Front End team, QA Engineers, and Tech Leads from other projects).

Responsibilities:

• Writing high-performance, reliable backend code.
• Managing and mentoring a team.
• Maintaining and improving existing codebase.
• Designing and developing new features and modernizing older parts of the system.
• Collaborating with other teams (DevOps, QA, Front End and other Tech Leads).
• Making architectural decisions with significant freedom in choosing technologies, in consultation with the Engineering Manager, Solution Architect and CTO.

Requirements:
• 2+ year of experience in a Team Lead or similar leadership role.
• 5+ years of total development experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Go.
• 2+ years of experience with C++ (preferably).
• Experience with high-load systems and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of concurrency, memory management, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Redis, MySQL, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git.
• Proactivity and problem-solving mindset.
• Good communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• English B1+
• Ukrainian C1+

Tech Stack:

• Backend: Go, C++.
• Testing: Python.
• Messaging & Storage: RabbitMQ, Redis, MySQL, ClickHouse.
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes (EKS), RDS.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, Gitlab CI.
• Additional Services: Some internal tools in Python, a small amount of Node.js (optional knowledge).
• Development Environment: Mac.

What we offer:
Rewards & Celebrations

• Team Buildings Compensations
• Memorable Days Financial Benefit

Learning & Development

• Annual fixed budget for personal learning
• English Language Courses Compensation

Time Off & Leave

• Paid Annual Leave (Vacation) - 24 working days
• Sick leave - unlimited number of days, fully covered

Wellbeing Support

• Mental Health Support (Therapy Compensation)
• Holiday Helper Service

Workplace Tools & Assistance

• Laptop provided by Company (after probation)

Work conditions:

• Remote work from EU
• Flexible 8-hour workday, typically between 9:00 - 18:00 CET
• Five working days, Monday to Friday
• Public holidays observed according to Ukrainian legislation
• The company offers optional business trips (Bratislava), providing opportunities for in-person collaboration.

At Ixilix, we value transparency, trust, and ownership. We believe that great results come from people who care - about their work, their team, and the impact they create.

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