[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir) at Remote

Europe

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HR Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Significant experience as a Backend Engineer working with Elixir, including building, shipping and maintaining a complicated software project
Postgres (or similar)
CI/CD (GitLab, Github, Jenkins or similar)
Nice to have
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
Nextjs
React/Vue/Angular

Responsibilities

Lead the development of major team-scoped projects, participate in cross-team initiatives
Actively participate in product work in the team: provide feedback, suggest solutions to the problems. Use technical insights and expertise to suggest product improvements
Maintain good understanding of the team’s domain, both from product and engineering sides
Provide feedback on code reviews
Contribute to the shared codebase
Debug and solve technical and business issues
Participate in non-team activities, such as support rotations, hiring process, RFC discussions, etc
Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers
Investigate, propose and participate in implementation of improvements to our platform
Design and implement APIs with performance, scalability, and maintainability in mind

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ElixirPhoenixPostgresAWSGitLabReactNext.jsAPIsIntegrations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, all positions at Remote are fully remote, with team members working asynchronously around the world from 6 different continents.

What are the must-have skills for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

The role requires significant experience as a Backend Engineer with Elixir, including building, shipping, and maintaining complicated software projects, along with Postgres (or similar) and CI/CD experience (GitLab, Github, Jenkins or similar).

What does the compensation package include?

The job offers a competitive salary, stock options, flexible paid time off, and a set of perks and benefits.

What is the work culture like at Remote?

Remote has a future-focused work culture with asynchronous work, no daily standups or recurring meetings, a supportive and kind environment that encourages challenging dogmas and pursuing innovation, and a strong team of experienced engineers.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has significant professional experience as a Backend Engineer with Elixir, Postgres, and CI/CD, plus nice-to-haves like Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Nextjs, React/Vue/Angular, and is energetic, curious, motivated, and ambitious.

Remote

Global employment platform for payroll management

About Remote

Remote.com is a global employment platform that helps businesses hire, manage, and pay employees in various countries. It simplifies international human resources tasks such as compliance, payroll, and benefits management, allowing companies to focus on their core operations. Remote.com stands out by prioritizing data security with ISO27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance, while offering a flexible pricing model that reduces manual work. The company's goal is to provide a comprehensive solution for efficiently managing international talent.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$482.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consulting, CybersecurityIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

Home Office Stipend

Company Social Events

Risks

AI-powered HR platforms like Borderless AI could threaten Remote's market share.

Competitors like Deel show rapid growth, indicating a highly competitive market.

Stablecoin payments trend could pose a risk if Remote doesn't adapt quickly.

Differentiation

Remote offers a unified platform for managing global payroll and compliance.

Remote's ISO27001 and SOC 2 certifications ensure high standards of data security.

Remote Global Benefits simplifies multi-country health insurance management with Kota's integration.

Upsides

Remote's stablecoin payments feature addresses demand for flexible international contractor payments.

Remote's entry into Japan expands its reach in high-demand international employment markets.

The global payroll solutions market is projected to reach $10.5 billion by 2030.

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