Backend Team Lead

Requirements

• Team Lead or similar leadership role experienceMust
• 2+ years in leadership or team managementMust
• 5+ years of total software development experienceMust
• 2+ years of experience with GoMust
• 2+ years of experience with C++Must
• Experience with high-load systems and performance optimizationMust
• Strong understanding of concurrency and memory managementMust
• Strong understanding of distributed systemsMust
• English language proficiency B1+Must

What you'll do

• Writing high-performance, reliable backend code
• Managing and mentoring a team of developers
• Maintaining and improving existing codebase
• Designing and developing new features
• Making architectural decisions for technology choices
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Front End)

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About the role

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. Sounds like you? Let’s connect! We’re just one click away. Originally posted on Himalayas