Remote

Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir)

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Remote Work Platforms, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Fully Remote
  • Employment Type: [Not Specified - Likely Full-Time]
  • Salary: [Not Specified - Competitive]

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

The Position You'll be joining a team of engineers across Frontend, Backend, SRE and QA. We're organised into cross-functional development teams assigned to specific verticals. This role is open for several teams, and we will define the exact team that you will be joining during the interview process based on the business needs and your preferences. Regardless of the specific team, you will be working on building tools, APIs and integrations for one of our products.

Our backend is built with Elixir and Phoenix, with a Postgres database. We use React and Nextjs for our front-end. Gitlab is used as a version control tool, issue tracker and a CI/CD solution. Our applications are hosted on AWS. We fully rely on our CI for deployments and deploy multiple times per day.

What this job can offer you

  • Complex and meaningful challenges — solving them will enable people and businesses to live and operate in any country of the world.
  • Opportunity to have a significant impact on the business — we are still very early in our journey as a company, and each change you make today is amplified by the company's growth.
  • A lot of freedom to organize your work and life — you are not bound to daily standups, recurring meetings or other ceremonies.
  • Competitive salary, stock options, unlimited PTO and a set of perks and benefits.
  • A supportive and kind work environment where we would like you to challenge the dogmas and pursue innovation!
  • Strong team of experienced engineers who will support and facilitate your professional growth.

Requirements

  • Must have (professional experience):
    • Significant experience as a Backend Engineer working with Elixir, which includes building, shipping and maintaining a complicated software project.
    • Postgres (or similar).
    • CI/CD (GitLab, Github).

Responsibilities

  • [Not Specified - Implied to be related to building tools, APIs, and integrations for Remote's products.]

Application Instructions

  • [Not Specified - Apply by scrolling down to the application link on the provided description.]

Skills

Elixir
Phoenix
Postgres
APIs
Integrations
Gitlab
AWS
React
Nextjs

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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