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Senior Elixir Engineer - IT Management Platform
Senior backend role (full-time only, no contractors) with an established US tech company. Lead Elixir development for IT management tools, focusing on OTP patterns, system architecture, and mentoring. Strong English required.
About the Company
US-based technology company building products that help IT professionals manage and deploy software efficiently. They have an established Elixir team across the US and Eastern Europe, and are looking for a senior engineer to strengthen their backend capabilities.
Role Overview
This is a full-time W-2/employment position only. We are not considering contractors, freelancers, or agency placements for this role. Please apply only if you are available for a direct, full-time employment arrangement.
- Experience Level: Senior (4+ years Elixir experience)
- Employment: Full-time (no contractors)
- Location: Remote (Romanian timezone ±2 hours required for team overlap)
- Focus: Backend development, OTP systems, architecture
Technical Stack
- Language: Elixir
- OTP: GenServers, Supervisors, DynamicSupervisors, ETS
- Framework: Phoenix (backend focus)
- Database: PostgreSQL with Ecto
- Background Jobs: Oban
- Architecture: Distributed systems, process supervision, fault tolerance
What You'll Do
- Architect and implement complex Elixir backend systems
- Design supervision trees and OTP-based solutions
- Lead technical decisions on system design and scalability
- Mentor mid-level developers on Elixir best practices
- Build robust background job processing with Oban
- Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews
- Troubleshoot complex production issues
Requirements
Must Have
- 4+ years of professional Elixir development experience
- Deep understanding of OTP (GenServers, Supervisors, process design)
- Strong experience with Ecto (complex queries, performance optimization)
- Experience with Oban or similar background job processing
- Solid understanding of concurrency patterns and fault tolerance
- Strong PostgreSQL knowledge
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Available during Romanian timezone (±2 hours) for team collaboration
Nice to Have
- Experience with ClickHouse
- Experience designing distributed systems
- Performance profiling and optimization experience
- Experience with ETS for caching/state management
- Background in IT management or enterprise software
- Experience mentoring other developers
Interview Process
- Initial Screen: Resume review and brief intro call
- Technical Vetting: Take-home project (3-4 hours, OTP-focused) + architecture walkthrough
- Team Interview: 1.5 hours live coding + 30 minutes architecture/whiteboard discussion
- Values Assessment: Culture fit evaluation with hiring team
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $75k - $100k USD annually (flexible for the right candidate)
- Benefits: Package available depending on location
- Work Style: Remote-first with async communication
- Team: Join an established engineering team with US and Eastern European presence
What We're Looking For
Beyond technical skills, we value engineers who:
- Take ownership of projects and drive results
- Communicate clearly and proactively
- Collaborate effectively across time zones
- Continuously seek opportunities for improvement
- Can articulate architectural trade-offs and decisions
How to Apply
Tap the "Developers: Join Network" button and apply through the form. Include your resume and a brief note about your Elixir and OTP experience.
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