Senior Software Engineer / Elixir / Remote
About the role
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Job Description
A growing company operating in the EV space is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale high-performance backend systems.This role focuses on developing clean, secure, and maintainable services that power complex, distributed applications. You'll contribute hands-on code while playing a key role in architectural decisions, collaborating closely with product, UX, infrastructure, and QA teams.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong hands-on experience with Elixir, Phoenix, and Ecto in production environments
Experience designing and maintaining GraphQL (and/or gRPC) APIs with clear documentation
Experience with PostgreSQL, message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ), and event-driven architectures
Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines
Solid understanding of functional programming concepts and OTP patterns
Technical & Collaboration Breakdown
40% Hands-On Backend Engineering & Feature Development
30% System Design, Architecture & Performance Optimization
20% Cross-Functional Collaboration (Product, UX, DevOps, QA)
10% Code Quality, Testing Strategy & Technical Documentation
Daily Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy production-grade backend services using Elixir and related technologies
Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs with a focus on performance, security, and reliability
Conduct code reviews and contribute to high engineering standards and best practices
Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to scale and troubleshoot services
Write unit tests and support QA in defining test plans and coverage
Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Proactively identify risks, reliability concerns, and security considerations
Technology Environment
Backend: Elixir, Phoenix, Ecto
APIs: GraphQL (gRPC exposure a plus)
Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Helm, containerized deployments
Security: JWT-based authentication, role-based authorization
The Offer
You will receive a competitive compensation package that includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(K) with 4% match
Unlimited PTO
Annual Bonus
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
Company
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC (MRP) is a staffing and recruiting company that operates IT staffing brands including Motion Recruitment, Motion Telco, Sevenstep and TG Federal, offering IT staffing and consulting services across North America.
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