Head of Infrastructure

Xelix
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Chinese
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 156K

Job location

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Decision Support Systems
DevOps
Github
Python
React
Sentry
Terraform
Jenkins

Job description

To prepare for a significant period of growth, Xelix is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to own the reliability, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness of the Xelix SaaS platform. This role provides senior technical and operational leadership to ensure our technology and processes are capable of meeting our future business needs., * Own production reliability, uptime, and incident response

  • Define and enforce SLAs and SREs
  • Lead incident response and post-incident reviews
  • Ensure monitoring, alerting, and on-call practices are effective and sustainable

Security & Risk

  • Partner closely with the Information Security Officer on cloud security and compliance
  • Own platform-level security decisions and risk mitigation
  • Ensure secure-by-design infrastructure and access controls
  • Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO:27001)

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and mentor the DevOps team including DevOps engineers, IT Support and an Information Security Officer
  • Provide technical coaching and decision support to the DevOps team

Cost & Efficiency

  • Manage relationship with AWS and other vendors
  • Own cloud cost visibility and optimisation
  • Balance performance, reliability, and cost trade-offs
  • Introduce tooling and practices that improve developer efficiency, While the exact process may vary slightly depending on the role, our typical interview stages are:
  1. Introductory Call - A short Teams conversation with a Talent Partner to discuss your background and the opportunity.
  2. Hiring Manager Interview - A 30-45 minute Teams meeting to explore your experience and fit for the team.
  3. Technical Task or Presentation - A role-relevant exercise to demonstrate your skills and approach.
  4. Final On-site Interview - An in-person meeting with our senior leadership team and co-founders at our office.

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Requirements

This is a hands-on leadership role combining architecture, operational ownership, and team development. The role requires initiating and delivering change. Our successful candidate will be able to identify the areas where we could improve, make a proposal and see the change through. Taking responsibility, showing pride in your work and excellent communication skills are essential.

The current technology stack makes extensive use of Amazon Web Services using Terraform to configure services. We also use Jenkins, Sentry, GitHub, Shortcut, Python and React and an evolving suite of AI tools., * Prior experience scaling production systems in a growing company

  • Ability to operate production systems under pressure
  • Deep hands-on experience with the AWS cloud platform
  • Strong background in reliability, observability, and incident management
  • Experience leading or mentoring engineers, Job Description To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23333 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin andEnglish fluent, solid operational risk management experience within banking in the UK. Your New Salary: c80kDepending on...

Benefits & conditions

Competitive salary depending on experience

️ 27 days of annual leave (including 3 days Christmas closing) which increases up to 3 days based on tenure, with the option to roll over, buy or sell up to 3 days

Hybrid working with one day a week from our dog-friendly Hoxton office

On-site gym and cycle to work scheme

️ Employee discount 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 are working towards ambitious carbon reduction goals

Lots of team socials & activities

️ Annual team retreat

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We believe that people from diverse backgrounds, with different identities and experiences make our company and product better. No matter your background, we'd love to hear from you! And if you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you - we're happy to accommodate!

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About the company

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 - things move fast and expectations are high. We raised our Series B with Insight Partners in June 2025 and are expanding aggressively. We have a team of 150 talented people pulling together to achieve our goals. Everyone is trusted to take ownership, move fast and have a meaningful impact. We prioritise personal and professional growth, keep things fun, and love to celebrate a milestone 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.

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