$120K - 160K a year
Design, develop, and maintain scalable Elixir applications using OTP principles while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
At least 5 years of Elixir development experience with strong knowledge of OTP, functional programming, distributed systems, and web application development.
Trident Consulting is seeking a "Elixir Engineer” for one of our clients in Remote Job role: Elixir Engineer Location: Remote Type: Contract (C2C / W2) Interview: One internal and one end client Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Elixir Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and fault-tolerant applications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the Elixir programming language, functional programming principles, and the Phoenix framework. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver robust software solutions that meet business requirements for high-concurrency systems. Job Summary: • Design and implement efficient and scalable applications using Elixir and OTP principles. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions. • Write clean and maintainable code, adhering to Elixir best practices and functional programming principles. • Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure optimal application performance and reliability. • Build and maintain distributed systems, ensuring seamless communication and data processing across multiple nodes. • Optimize resource utilization for efficient application performance in cloud-based or serverless environments. • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues proactively to maintain high availability. • Stay up-to-date with the latest Elixir trends, tools, and technologies to leverage cutting-edge advancements. • Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability. • Collaborate with team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. • Proven experience as an Elixir Developer or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio of Elixir projects at least for a period of 5 years. • Deep understanding of Elixir programming language and OTP framework. • Proficiency in building distributed systems and leveraging Elixir’s concurrency capabilities. • Familiarity with functional programming principles and experience with other functional languages is a plus. • Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and web application development using Elixir/Phoenix. • Experience with database technologies, such as PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment. • Passion for continuous learning and a drive to stay updated with the latest Elixir developments. About Trident Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include: Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
This job posting was last updated on 9/3/2025