Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, Global)

Job summary

This position involves joining a team of engineers working on tools, APIs, and integrations for a global HR platform. The backend is developed using Elixir and Phoenix, with a Postgres database, and applications are hosted on AWS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering with a focus on secure, reliable, and scalable production systems.
• Familiarity with designing automation workflows and improving them iteratively.
• Strong understanding of system thinking, including specification definition and quality assurance.
• Experience with Postgres or similar databases.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices using tools like GitLab or GitHub.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to major projects and cross-team initiatives.
• Engage in product discussions, providing technical insights and suggesting improvements.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the product and engineering aspects of the team.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the shared codebase.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in hiring processes.
• Propose and implement improvements to the platform and workflows.
• Ensure high standards of performance, accessibility, and API design in implementations.

Skills

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and frontend frameworks like Next.js, React, Vue, or Angular is advantageous.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in software engineering or a related field.

Tools

• Elixir, Phoenix, Postgres, AWS, GitLab, CI/CD tools.