About the role
Description
• Architect and develop complex, high-load backend systems written in Elixir
• Lead technical discussions with Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers
• Translate vague requirements into robust technical specifications
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers
• Conduct code reviews and foster technical excellence
• Identify bottlenecks in ticketing and event management systems
• Design scalable solutions for traffic spikes
• Champion best practices in testing, documentation, and maintainability
• Contribute to architectural decisions and improvements to workflows and codebase
Requirements
• Extensive production experience with Elixir, OTP, and Phoenix, or deep expertise in another functional language with willingness to master Elixir quickly
• Strong track record designing and developing distributed systems at scale
• Experience integrating complex third-party services and handling failure scenarios
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL, Redis, database internals, and query performance optimisation
• Deep understanding of operating systems and Linux internals
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions within a team
• Technical leadership and knowledge sharing
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in the UK timezone within +/- 2 hours
• Passion for music and culture
• Ownership-driven approach to production outcomes
Benefits
• Opportunity to influence company culture and create work to be proud of
• Inclusive workplace encouraging members of underrepresented communities to apply
• Straightforward, enjoyable application process with opportunities to meet the team and learn about DICE
• Human oversight throughout the hiring process
Company
A live-music ticketing and discovery platform that helps fans find and buy tickets to events.
DICE
