TL Backend Developer (С++)

Ixilix is looking for a Team Lead (C++ Backend Developer) 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 and Node.js (knowledge of Go is preferred but optional).

As a Team Lead, you will split your time 50/50 between hands-on development and team management. You will lead a small team of two developers and one automation QA while closely collaborating with other teams (DevOps, client teams, QA engineers, and Tech Leads from other projects).

Tech Stack:

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

Responsibilities:

• Writing high-performance, reliable backend code.
• Managing and mentoring a team of 2 developers + 1 AQA.
• Maintaining and improving existing codebase.
• Designing and developing new features and modernizing older parts of the system.
• Collaborating with other teams (DevOps, QA, client teams, and other Tech Leads).
• Making architectural decisions with significant freedom in choosing technologies, in consultation with the General Lead and CTO.

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience in a Team Lead or similar leadership role.
• 5+ years of total development experience.
• 3+ years of experience with C++.
• 1+ years of experience with Go.
• 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.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Good communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• English B1+
• Ukrainian C1+

Work conditions:
- Competitive salary and Quarterly bonus system
- Flexible schedule — You can choose convenient working hours (start work from 8 to 11, 8 hours/day) — No tracking systems
- Remote (Europe) or hybrid work in Bratislava (Slovakia)
- Business trips 2 times\year - the company provides compensation of the expenses
- Care for employees' work-life balance — 17 working days of vacation; unlimited sick leave; preserved public holidays, in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
- Learning and professional development — Expert communities, paid professional courses and certifications, professional events

We value honesty, openness, friendliness, a positive attitude, and independence.
Let’s create a cool product with us:)