Website Tech Lead

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Cyprus.

Who we are

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread Betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you do at Axi!

As a Website Tech Lead, you will play a critical role in the development, optimization, and maintenance of Axi's digital ecosystem, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and exceptional user experiences across all web properties.

Working closely with the Head of Digital Strategy and Head of Performance, you will lead the technical direction of our web platforms while remaining hands-on in development. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring you to mentor and support a team of front-end developers while driving the delivery of innovative, scalable, and high-performing web solutions.

You will be responsible for championing modern development practices, shaping the web technology roadmap, and ensuring our websites continue to deliver best-in-class digital experiences for our global audience.

Your EDGE assignment / You will:

Technical Leadership & Development

• Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using Next.js and Strapi, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, maintainability, and user experience.
  • Contribute to and help shape the web application roadmap, advocating modern development standards, architectural best practices, and testing methodologies.
  • Design and implement scalable front-end architectures using Next.js, leveraging Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and modern web technologies.
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, Marketing, Performance, and Technology teams to define, develop, and deploy new features and enhancements across multiple web platforms.
  • Provide technical leadership on Strapi CMS architecture, including content modelling, API customisation, workflow optimisation, and plugin integrations.
  • Monitor website performance, identify opportunities for optimisation, and proactively resolve issues affecting usability, accessibility, SEO, and conversion.
  • Drive adoption of testing best practices using Jest, Cypress, unit testing, integration testing, and automated quality assurance processes.
  • Maintain and improve technical documentation, development standards, and engineering best practices.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and collaborate with internal technology teams on strategic technical initiatives.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Manage, mentor, and support a team of front-end developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high standards of code quality, maintainability, and security.
  • Support team members in solving complex technical challenges and encourage continuous learning and professional development.
  • Assist with workload planning, prioritisation, resource allocation, and delivery management in alignment with business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of emerging technologies, development practices, and testing standards.
  • Act as a key liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and technical solutions.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the wider technology and digital teams.

 

Are you the one?

Industry Knowledge & Experience

• 7+ years of professional web development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership, lead developer, or engineering leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience delivering modern, customer-facing web applications using React and Next.js.
  • Strong experience leading development teams and mentoring engineers.
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex digital projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in fintech, financial services, online trading, or other highly regulated industries will be considered a strong advantage.
  • Experience owning technical roadmaps and influencing architectural decisions is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Strong commercial experience with React, Next.js, and modern front-end architecture patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with Strapi CMS, including content modelling, API development, plugin integrations, and customisation.
  • Strong experience implementing automated testing frameworks, including Jest and Cypress.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and headless architecture principles.
  • Solid understanding of Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), SEO optimisation, accessibility standards, and responsive design.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, release management, and modern software development workflows.
  • Familiarity with Docker, cloud platforms, and modern deployment environments.
  • Strong understanding of web performance optimisation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience establishing development standards, code quality frameworks, and engineering best practices.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  • Strong decision-making skills and confidence in driving technical direction.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting code reviews and maintaining engineering standards.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Values-driven leadership style that promotes accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Passion for innovation and staying current with emerging web technologies and industry trends.

Axi's bag of delights

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
  • Extensive learning opportunities, including professional training, certifications, leadership development, and soft skills training.
  • 21 annual leave days per year, 5 paid study leave days per year, and 1 paid volunteer day per year.
  • Health Insurance.
  • Hybrid work mode for greater flexibility.

Axi's interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Interview + AI Assessment (90 minutes)
  • Hiring Manager Interview (1 hour)
  • Home Assessment
  • Head of Department Interview (30 minutes)

Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our talent acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment of any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritise creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.