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

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Remote work

Continued education / certifications

Client variety and challenging work

Zusammenfassung

Bluelight is seeking a Software Engineer (Elixir/Phoenix) for a remote role serving LATAM markets. You will design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and distributed systems with a focus on reliability and performance.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers in an agile environment, own features from conception to launch, and contribute to testing, reviews, and continuous improvement. Remote work with US/LatAm exposure.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of backend-focused software development experience.
• Strong Elixir and Phoenix experience.
• Experience with OTP, concurrency, and distributed systems.
• Designing RESTful APIs (and GraphQL) with relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Excellent collaboration in an agile environment.

Aufgaben

• 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 launch, including technical specs and release processes.
• Write unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Identify bottlenecks, improve performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.

Kenntnisse

Elixir

Phoenix framework

OTP

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Agile teamwork

Tools

PostgreSQL (Ecto)

Jobbeschreibung

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

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, continuously seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.

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
• 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!