What the job involves

• Xelix is looking for a Back-End Team Lead to join our fast growing scale-up. The role offers a mix of managerial tasks (leading a team of 3-6 developers) and hands- on coding, to ensure your technical skills are utilised and kept up to date
• The candidate will work alongside the existing Engineering Team Leads and report to the VP of Engineering
• We produce AI-powered software that works with clients’ existing finance systems to identify payment risks and deliver meaningful insights
• Our mantra is “build for the long term” and so we take pride in our work – producing clean, tested, beautiful code. As a manager you will support your team in this by participating in code and design reviews, giving feedback to developers and encouraging their professional development. You will:
• Support developers when they are stuck on a problem
• Facilitate architectural decision making
• Share knowledge to maintain DRY principles and to ensure the codebase is consistent
• Keep up to date with industry developments and bring new technology to the team
• You will be well supported to continue your professional development. This includes a conference allowance, a budget for L&D resources, and a monthly session with your manager to identify and track your learning goals
• Primarily you would be ensuring your team members are happy and productive
• Mentoring, training and career planning for your team members
• Conducting monthly 1-1 sessions
• Collaborating with the Product Team to prioritise and allocate tasks
• Recruitment
• Promote managerial best practice with your team lead peers
• This is a full-time position, with standard working hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

The application process

• While the exact process may vary slightly depending on the role, our typical interview stages are:
• Introductory Call – A short Teams conversation with a Talent Partner to discuss your background and the opportunity
• Hiring Manager Interview – A 30–45 minute Teams meeting to explore your experience and fit for the team
• Technical Task or Presentation – A role-relevant exercise to demonstrate your skills and approach
• Final On-site Interview – An in-person meeting with our senior leadership team and co-founders at our office
• We strive to make the process clear, efficient, and respectful of your time
• Contact: Rebecca Green

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave (including 3 days Christmas closing), with the option to roll over 3 days
• Hybrid working from our dog-friendly Hoxton office
• Comprehensive private medical & dental cover with Vitality
• Enhanced parental leave
• Learning & development culture – £500 personal annual budget
• We’re carbon-neutral and are working towards ambitious carbon reduction goals
• Lots of team socials & activities
• Annual team retreat
• On-site Gym