Elixir Software Engineer

Vatrin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vatrin in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled Elixir Software Engineer to design, build, and optimize our backend using Elixir and Phoenix LiveViews. You will collaborate with mobile developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ship reliable server-side features.

Responsibilities include implementing scalable systems, tuning performance, and writing clean, efficient code while applying best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer with emphasis on Elixir and the Phoenix framework.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and messaging/streaming (RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Fly.io) and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend systems using Elixir and Phoenix.
• Collaborate with mobile developers, product managers, and stakeholders for seamless integration of server-side logic.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and ensure high performance and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable code while adhering to best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends to keep systems current and competitive.

Skills

Elixir

Phoenix

Distributed systems

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

PostgreSQL

RabbitMQ

Docker

AWS

Google Cloud

Fly.io

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Elixir Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an Elixir Software Engineer at Vatrin, you will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and optimizing our backend systems, alongside our Phoenix LiveViews. If you are passionate about functional programming, enjoy tackling complex problems, and are eager to work in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Elixir and the Phoenix framework.
• Work closely with mobile developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic..
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure the highest levels of system performance and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices in software development.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our systems are current and competitive.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer with a strong focus on Elixir and the Phoenix framework.
• Solid understanding of concurrent and distributed systems.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and messaging and streaming brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Fly.io.
• Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work proactively and result driven: always trying to learn that extra detail that can help you take the most accurate decision.