Job Description
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.
Posted By: Paul Kim
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