Motion Recruitment

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Job Description A growing company operating in the EV space is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale high-performance backend systems.This role focuses on developing clean, secure, and maintainable services that power complex, distributed applications. You’ll contribute hands-on code while playing a key role in architectural decisions, collaborating closely with product, UX, infrastructure, and QA teams. Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience • Strong hands-on experience with Elixir, Phoenix, and Ecto in production environments • Experience designing and maintaining GraphQL (and/or gRPC) APIs with clear documentation • Experience with PostgreSQL, message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ), and event-driven architectures • Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines • Solid understanding of functional programming concepts and OTP patterns Technical & Collaboration Breakdown • 40% Hands-On Backend Engineering & Feature Development • 30% System Design, Architecture & Performance Optimization • 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration (Product, UX, DevOps, QA) • 10% Code Quality, Testing Strategy & Technical Documentation Daily Responsibilities • Design, build, and deploy production-grade backend services using Elixir and related technologies • Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs with a focus on performance, security, and reliability • Conduct code reviews and contribute to high engineering standards and best practices • Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to scale and troubleshoot services • Write unit tests and support QA in defining test plans and coverage • Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives • Proactively identify risks, reliability concerns, and security considerations Technology Environment • Backend: Elixir, Phoenix, Ecto • APIs: GraphQL (gRPC exposure a plus) • Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes • DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Helm, containerized deployments • Security: JWT-based authentication, role-based authorization The Offer You Will Receive a Competitive Compensation Package That Includes • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(K) with 4% match • Unlimited PTO • Annual Bonus Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. Posted By: Paul Kim