Backend Engineer (Elixir)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Elixir): Building and optimizing tools, APIs, and integrations for an HR platform with an accent on performance, scalability, and maintainability. Focus on designing and implementing robust APIs, contributing to shared codebase, and debugging complex issues.

Location: Anywhere in the World

Salary: $42,600—$95,850 USD (annual)

Company

hirify.global is a startup solving global employment challenges by providing an HR platform for compliant international recruitment, payment, and management of teams.

What you will do

• Lead the development of small issues and projects.
• Actively participate in product work, suggesting ideas and improvements based on technical insights.
• Provide feedback on code reviews and contribute to the shared codebase.
• Debug and solve issues that may occur in projects.
• Design and implement APIs with performance, scalability, and maintainability in mind.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Backend Engineer working with Elixir, including building, shipping, and maintaining complicated software projects.
• Experience with Postgres (or similar databases).
• Experience with CI/CD (GitLab, Github, Jenkins or similar).
• English: B2 required for application submission and communication.

Nice to have

• Kubernetes, Docker, AWS.
• Nextjs, React, Vue, Angular.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from anywhere with a globally distributed workforce.
• Flexible paid time off and flexible working hours (async culture).
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services, stock options, learning budget, home office budget, and IT equipment.
• Supportive work environment with experienced engineers and a focus on work-life balance.

Hiring process

• Interviews with Recruiter, Engineering Leader, Engineering Team members, Bar Raiser, and VP of Engineering.
• Asynchronous code exercise and review.