Remote Backend Engineer (Elixir)

About the role

BairesDev, a technology consultancy with more than 15 years of experience and a team of 4,000+ remote engineers, is hiring a Backend Engineer specializing in Elixir. You will build real-time, concurrent backends using the Phoenix framework, applying functional programming principles to create scalable and fault-tolerant systems with low latency.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop robust backend services and APIs using Elixir and Phoenix.
• Implement efficient data persistence and complex queries with Ecto and PostgreSQL.
• Build interactive, real-time features with Phoenix LiveView and OTP patterns.
• Architect concurrent systems using GenServers and supervision trees for high availability.
• Optimize performance and maintainability through functional programming best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, distributed production systems.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience in backend engineering with a focus on functional programming.
• Proven expertise in real-time, concurrent systems with Elixir and Phoenix.
• Deep understanding of OTP patterns, GenServers and the BEAM virtual machine.
• Proficiency with Ecto and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Phoenix LiveView.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

What we offer

• 100% remote work from anywhere.
• Compensation in USD or your local currency.
• Hardware and software setup provided for working from home.
• Flexible hours and paid parental leave, vacations and national holidays.
• Mentorship, promotions and skill development in a multicultural environment.