Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, Global)

Job summary

This role involves joining a team of engineers to develop tools, APIs, and integrations for various products. The backend is built using Elixir and Phoenix, with a Postgres database, and applications are hosted on AWS. The position is fully remote, allowing for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering fundamentals with experience in shipping secure, reliable, and scalable production systems.
• Practical experience in designing automation workflows and improving them iteratively.
• Proficient in Postgres or similar database technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab or GitHub.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of significant projects and participate in cross-team initiatives.
• Engage in product discussions, providing technical insights and suggesting improvements.
• Maintain a solid understanding of the team’s domain from both product and engineering perspectives.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to the shared codebase.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in hiring processes.
• Propose and implement improvements to the platform and workflows.

Skills

• Experience with functional programming languages (e.g., Elixir, Erlang) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and frontend frameworks like React or Next.js is advantageous.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in software engineering or a related field.

Tools

• Elixir, Phoenix, Postgres, AWS, GitLab, CI/CD tools.