Software Engineer (Elixir/Phoenix) - Latin America (REMOTE)

Bluelight LLC; Medellín; Hybrid; COP 9,000,000 - 13,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Flexible hours

Work remotely

Continuing education

Coursework & certifications

Job summary

Bluelight LLC is seeking a backend-focused software developer to design and build high-performance services using Elixir and the Phoenix framework. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable, reliable systems.

The role emphasizes ownership of features from conception through release, along with writing tests and contributing to a strong code culture. Remote work options and ongoing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, backend focus.
• Strong Elixir and Phoenix framework proficiency.
• Experience with OTP, concurrent and distributed systems.
• RESTful APIs design experience (and GraphQL) with PostgreSQL (Ecto) knowledge.
• Strong product sense and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in an agile team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Elixir and Phoenix.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable services.
• Own features from conception to release, including specs and testing.
• Write unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Identify bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve performance and fault tolerance.
• Stay up-to-date with Elixir ecosystem trends to drive innovation.

Skills

Elixir

Phoenix framework

OTP

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Functional programming

Backend development

Agile teamwork

Job description

Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.

We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone's opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development. If you are passionate about software development and eager to be part of a growing software consultancy, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Build & Innovate: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable backend systems and APIs using Elixir and the Phoenix framework.
• Collaborate: Work closely with our product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate product requirements into well-architected, scalable services.
• Own Features: Take ownership of features from conception to launch, including crafting technical specs, writing clean code, and ensuring a smooth release process.
• Ensure Quality: Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, robustness, and reliability. Participate in code reviews to maintain a high-quality code culture.
• Optimize: Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and continuously improve application performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and technologies in the Elixir ecosystem to help us innovate and improve.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend development.
• Strong proficiency and professional experience with Elixir and the Phoenix framework.
• Experience with OTP, concurrent and distributed systems, and functional programming principles.
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs (and/or GraphQL) and working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL (Ecto).
• A strong product sense and a passion for building exceptional, reliable, and scalable systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile team environment.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Flexible working hours
• Work remotely
• Continuing education, training, conferences
• Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications

Being a consultant in our team is a fun, challenging, and rewarding career choice. Your contributions are highly valued by clients, and the work you do often has a direct and significant impact on their business.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for our incredible clients, which will accelerate your career growth. You’ll collaborate with modern technologies and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry!

If you’re eager to be part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly growing consultancy, we encourage you to apply. #LI-Remote