Senior Software Engineer / Elixir / Remote

Job Description

A growing company operating in the EV space is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale high-performance backend systems.This role focuses on developing clean, secure, and maintainable services that power complex, distributed applications. You’ll contribute hands-on code while playing a key role in architectural decisions, collaborating closely with product, UX, infrastructure, and QA teams. 

Required Skills & Experience

· 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
· Strong hands-on experience with Elixir, Phoenix, and Ecto in production environments
· Experience designing and maintaining GraphQL (and/or gRPC) APIs with clear documentation
· Experience with PostgreSQL, message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ), and event-driven architectures
· Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines
· Solid understanding of functional programming concepts and OTP patterns

Technical & Collaboration Breakdown

· 40% Hands-On Backend Engineering & Feature Development
· 30% System Design, Architecture & Performance Optimization
· 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration (Product, UX, DevOps, QA)
· 10% Code Quality, Testing Strategy & Technical Documentation

Daily Responsibilities

· Design, build, and deploy production-grade backend services using Elixir and related technologies
· Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs with a focus on performance, security, and reliability
· Conduct code reviews and contribute to high engineering standards and best practices
· Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to scale and troubleshoot services
· Write unit tests and support QA in defining test plans and coverage
· Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
· Proactively identify risks, reliability concerns, and security considerations

Technology Environment

· Backend: Elixir, Phoenix, Ecto
· APIs: GraphQL (gRPC exposure a plus)
· Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ
· Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
· DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Helm, containerized deployments
· Security: JWT-based authentication, role-based authorization

The Offer

You will receive a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(K) with 4% match
- Unlimited PTO
- Annual Bonus

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.