About the position
We are seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead our small development team, consisting of one front-end and one back-end developer. This individual will bring strong hands-on JavaScript development experience, a working understanding of Agentic system architectures, and proven leadership in delivering scalable products in the payments space.
This role blends technical leadership, hands-on contributions, and strategic oversight. You will work closely with leadership to shape the product roadmap and ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a cross-functional development team (front-end & back-end developers)
- Set and maintain coding best practices, review code, and guide architecture decisions
- Ensure AI and workflow automation is incorporated into IT and other areas of the business to improve efficiency.
- Contribute to hands-on development, primarily in JavaScript and related frameworks
- Ensure development aligns with industry standards and compliance relevant to the payments sector
- Manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and communicate progress with stakeholders
- Collaborate with product and design teams to implement user-focused solutions
- Integrate and maintain Agentic system components where applicable
- Monitor system performance, scalability, and security
- Vendor and tool selection as needed for infrastructure or services
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on JavaScript (Node.js, React, or similar frameworks)
- Experience managing small development teams or leading engineering initiatives
- Solid understanding of Agentic system design (e.g., n8n or other workflow automation, autonomous agents, orchestration, or LLM-integrated workflows)
- Strong background in the payments industry-experience with payment gateways, fraud prevention, or compliance is a plus
- Proven track record of delivering reliable and secure software systems
- Familiarity with modern CI/CD workflows, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first startup environment
Bonus - Experience with AI/LLM-powered systems or conversational agents
What We Offer - Competitive salary and equity options
- Fully remote work and flexible hours
- Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a high-impact product
- A collaborative and innovative team culture
Desired Skills:
- Java
- Processes management
Desired Work Experience:
- 1 to 2 years Middle / Department Management
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Kalixo.io is a fast-growing company at the forefront of the payments industry, building innovative digital solutions that power seamless, secure transactions. We're driven by technology, creativity, and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences in the fintech space.
