Software Engineer - Elixir
About the role
Role : Senior Software Engineer - ElixirLocation : RemoteRole Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned backend engineer experienced in Elixir or Erlang to design, develop, and maintain high-performance distributed systems. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of functional programming and scalable architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize backend services using Elixir/Erlang (OTP, Phoenix Framework, BEAM VM).
- Build scalable, fault-tolerant, and concurrent systems for high availability.
- Collaborate with product and DevOps teams to integrate APIs, microservices, and data pipelines.
- Ensure system reliability through robust testing, monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Elixir, Erlang, and OTP concepts
- Experience with Phoenix Framework, LiveView, or Nerves (IoT) is a plus
- Solid understanding of concurrency, distributed systems, and message passing
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Working knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience contributing to open-source Elixir/Erlang projects
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and system design skills
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities
Company
Tekfortune Inc. is an IT services and IT consulting company that provides staffing and consulting services. It is ISO 9001:14001 certified, a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and EcoVadis Bronze Medal recipient, with a global footprint and headquarters in the U.S. Tekfortune positions itself as a partner for digital transformation and talent solutions across industries.
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