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.
Posted By: Paul Kim