Senior Elixir Engineer - Remote Work | REF#295784

BairesDev; Colombia; Remote; COP 382,153,000 - 509,538,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Competitive USD compensation

Home office setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave & vacations

Global multicultural environment

Mentorship & growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior Elixir Engineer to build real-time, concurrent backends with Elixir and Phoenix. You will design scalable systems, leverage Ecto/PostgreSQL, and maintain high-traffic applications with OTP patterns.

You’ll lead by example, mentor peers, and collaborate across teams to translate product requirements into robust, maintainable code in a 100% remote environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering with Elixir and Phoenix.
• Experience building real-time, concurrent backends using OTP patterns.
• Strong data modeling with Ecto and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency with Phoenix LiveView for modern web apps.
• Ability to design scalable distributed systems with fault tolerance.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs with Elixir, Phoenix, and Ecto.
• Implement high-concurrency, real-time features via LiveView and OTP patterns.
• Architect and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries.
• Ensure reliability using Erlang/OTP supervision structures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into clean code.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to uphold engineering standards.

Skills

Elixir

Phoenix framework

GenServers

LiveView

OTP patterns

Functional programming

Advanced English

Tools

PostgreSQL

Ecto

Phoenix

LiveView tooling

Erlang/OTP

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.

As a Senior Elixir Engineer, you will build real-time, concurrent backends using the Elixir language and the Phoenix framework. You will leverage functional programming principles to design and maintain scalable systems that handle complex business logic and high-traffic workloads with ease.

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 national 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.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!