Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir)
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for skilled backend engineers continues to grow, with a 25% increase in remote job postings in the last year, companies like Remote are leading the way in innovative HR and payroll solutions. With a strong focus on Elixir and Phoenix, this role stands out in the current market. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in building secure, reliable, and scalable systems, as well as their ability to work independently in a remote environment. Before applying, it's essential to understand the importance of automation and AI capabilities in this role and how they contribute to the company's success.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Backend Engineer role at Remote is a unique opportunity to join a team of experienced engineers working on ambitious problems. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for building tools, APIs, and integrations using Elixir and Phoenix. You will be working closely with cross-functional development teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of Remote's HR and payroll products. The team is organized into verticals, and you will be assigned to a specific team based on business needs and your preferences.The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include leading the development of major team-scoped projects, participating in product work, and providing technical insights to improve the overall quality of the products. You will also be responsible for maintaining a good understanding of the team's domain, both from a product and engineering perspective, and providing feedback on code reviews.
Remote is committed to innovation and automation, and this role is no exception. You will be expected to demonstrate strong automation and AI capabilities, as well as a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
What You Will Do
- Lead the development of major team-scoped projects
- Participate in product work and provide feedback on product improvements
- Use technical insights to suggest product improvements
- Maintain a good understanding of the team's domain
- Provide feedback on code reviews
- Contribute to the shared codebase
- Debug and solve technical and business issues
- Participate in non-team activities, such as support rotations and hiring process
- Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers
What We Are Looking For
- Strong engineering fundamentals and a track record of shipping production systems
- Practical experience designing or adopting agentic/automation workflows
- Ability to think in systems and define specs clearly
- Experience with Postgres or similar databases
- Experience with CI/CD tools, such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins
- Demonstrated strong automation and AI capabilities
- Nice to have experience with Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Nextjs, React, or Vue
Nice to Have
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or AWS
- Experience with Nextjs, React, or Vue
- Experience with other programming languages, such as Java or Python
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Flexible paid time off
- A set of perks and benefits
- Opportunity to work with a strong team of experienced engineers
- Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful challenges
- A supportive and kind work environment
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience with Elixir and Phoenix in your resume and cover letter, as these are key skills for this role.
- Be prepared to showcase your ability to work independently in a remote environment and demonstrate strong automation and AI capabilities.
- Research Remote's company culture and values to demonstrate your understanding of the company's mission and vision.
- Prepare examples of your experience with CI/CD tools and databases, such as Postgres.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with debugging and solving technical and business issues.
- Show enthusiasm for innovation and automation, and be willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.
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