Software Engineer - Elixir/Phoenix - Remote - Latin America

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Generous paid-time-off policy

Flexible working hours

Work remotely

Continued education, training, and.con

Job summary

Bluelight in San Francisco is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design, build, and maintain high-performance APIs using Elixir and the Phoenix framework. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into scalable services.

The role emphasizes ownership of features, testing, code reviews, and ongoing performance improvements, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and flexible remote options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency with Elixir and Phoenix.
• Experience with OTP, concurrency, and distributed systems.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and working with PostgreSQL.
• Excellent communication in agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs using Elixir and Phoenix.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Own features from conception to release.
• Write unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews.
• Improve performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Stay current with Elixir ecosystem.

Skills

Elixir

Phoenix framework

OTP

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Team Collaboration

Tools

Ecto

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.

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!