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About Us

At Xelix, we work with some of the world’s largest companies to automate and strengthen their financial controls. Our AI solutions redefine how Accounts Payable teams operate - moving from manual processes to automated, intelligent workflows. Xelix is a fast-paced scale-up with a strong growth trajectory and a culture that supports ownership, fast delivery and meaningful impact. We prioritise personal and professional growth, keep things fun and celebrate milestones together.

In this role you’ll grow, be challenged and help shape the future of Xelix. If you’re excited about building something special with us, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

We’re seeking Mid and Senior Python Developers to join our back-end development team. This is a varied and challenging programming role. Tasks could include writing code to manage incoming data, working with AI Engineers to analyse large data sets, or writing RESTful APIs in Django to support the React front end. Our ideal candidate takes pride in their work – producing clean, tested, beautiful code. Engineers are encouraged to take ownership for solving problems and there are opportunities to innovate as you collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement new features. You will be well supported to continue your professional development, including an annual conference allowance, a budget for books and a monthly session with your manager to identify and track learning goals. Opportunities for career progression to Team Lead, Project Lead or Staff Engineer could be available to the right candidate.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Implementing robust and scalable solutions in Python.
• Developing, using and designing REST APIs to efficiently deliver application components.
• Implementing performance improvement strategies.
• Ensuring the quality of code by writing comprehensive tests and participating in code reviews.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of Python coding professional experience.
• Ability to learn and apply new technology quickly.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Django and Django Rest Framework.
• Degree in Computer Science (or similar), 2:1 or above.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• SQL / PostgreSQL.
• Build pipeline and CI with GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform.

What We Offer In Return

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.
• 27 days of annual leave (including Christmas closing), with tenure-based increases and rollover options.
• Hybrid working with two days a week from a dog-friendly Hoxton office.
• On-site gym and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Comprehensive private medical & dental cover with Vitality.
• Enhanced parental leave pay.
• Learning & development culture – £1,000 personal annual budget.
• We’re carbon-neutral and pursuing ambitious carbon reduction goals.
• Team socials, annual retreat and other benefits.

Interview Process

Our typical interview stages are:

• Introductory Call – discuss your background and the opportunity.
• Hiring Manager Interview – 30–45 minute Teams meeting to explore your experience and fit.
• Technical Task or Presentation – role-relevant exercise to demonstrate skills and approach.
• Final On-site Interview – in-person with senior leadership and co-founders.

We strive to make the process clear, efficient and respectful of your time.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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