Senior Elixir Engineer - Remote Work

BairesDev; Comisión de Fomento de Perú; Remote; ARS 185,819,000 - 278,728,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Hardware and software setup for home

Flexible hours

Parental leaves, vacations, holidays

Multicultural global team

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is a fully remote technology company with a global footprint, seeking an experienced Senior Elixir Engineer to design and deliver robust backend services and APIs. You will work on real-time features, scalable systems, and data models using PostgreSQL, Ecto, and Phoenix LiveView.

Join a global, top-tier engineering team, collaborate across disciplines, and shape engineering standards while enjoying a flexible, fully remote work environment and competitive USD compensation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with Elixir and Phoenix.
• Proven expertise building real-time backends with OTP, GenServers.
• Strong knowledge of functional programming and data modeling with Ecto and PostgreSQL.
• Experience developing web apps with Phoenix LiveView.
• Experience designing scalable distributed systems with fault tolerance.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust backend services and APIs using Elixir, Phoenix, and Ecto.
• Implement high-concurrency, real-time features using LiveView, GenServers, and OTP patterns.
• Architect and optimize database schemas and complex queries within PostgreSQL environments.
• Ensure system reliability and fault tolerance by utilizing Erlang/OTP supervision trees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into clean, maintainable code.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to ensure high engineering standards across the development lifecycle.

Skills

Elixir

Phoenix

OTP patterns

GenServers

LiveView

PostgreSQL

Ecto

English

Tools

PostgreSQL

Ecto

LiveView

GenServers

OTP

Elixir

Phoenix

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior Elixir Engineer at BairesDev

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop robust backend services and APIs using Elixir, Phoenix, and Ecto.
• Implement high-concurrency, real-time features using LiveView, GenServers, and OTP patterns.
• Architect and optimize database schemas and complex queries within PostgreSQL environments.
• Ensure system reliability and fault tolerance by utilizing Erlang/OTP supervision trees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into clean, maintainable code.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to ensure high engineering standards across the development lifecycle.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering, specifically with Elixir and the Phoenix framework.
• Proven expertise in building real-time, concurrent backends using OTP patterns and GenServers.
• Deep understanding of functional programming principles and data modeling with Ecto and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in developing modern interactive web applications using Phoenix LiveView.
• Strong background in designing scalable and distributed systems with a focus on fault tolerance.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.