Senior Elixir Engineer

Arionkoder

. Report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with software engineers, architects, quality assurance, and product managers .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemoteSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining Elixir applications and APIs, with a strong focus on performance optimization and security protocols. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor developers while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Elixir Application DevelopmentRESTful API DesignPostgreSQL Database ProficiencyAgile and Kanban ExperienceAWS Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationTechnical DocumentationIntegration Architecture

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

GitOpenAPIAWSContainerizationContainer Orchestration

Industry Keywords

High-Performance ApplicationsSecure APIsCross-Functional TeamsExternal Stakeholder CollaborationApplication Performance Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudElixirPostgresSQLite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with software engineers, architects, quality assurance, and product managers
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Elixir applications
Design, deploy, and maintain high-performance, robust, and scalable APIs using Elixir
Optimize performance to improve system responsiveness and throughput
Ensure API security protocols protect data and systems
Define, design, and deliver innovative features with cross-functional teams
Identify and resolve issues and performance bottlenecks in API and integration architectures
Create and maintain technical documentation for API usage and system integrations
Uphold and improve server-side Elixir application design best practices
Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making
Mentor other developers
Research, evaluate, test, and implement technologies to improve application performance and development efficiency
Collaborate with external stakeholders to design efficient integrations
Maintain current knowledge of Elixir trends, technologies, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of software development experience with substantial professional Elixir development experience
Proven track record of delivering high-quality, secure, and performant Elixir-based applications to production environments
Expertise in working with and designing RESTful APIs using OpenAPI specs
Proficiency in multiple database systems, primarily PostgreSQL and some SQLite
Proficiency with version control systems, using Git
Experience working in Agile and Kanban environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms and architecture types, using AWS
Familiarity with containerization and container orchestration
Experience working with external clients, partners, and vendors
Experience considering multiple solution options during design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly USD Service Fee
20 business days of paid Agreed Time Off—Annual + 6 Local Holidays
Caregiver Time Off
A dynamic remote work culture. You can work from anywhere!
An entrepreneurial environment.