Erland and Elixir Engineer

Job Title: Erland and Elixir Engineer Experience: 3 to 5 Years Time Zone: IST Time Job Type:Remote Work Location: - Domain: - Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Erland and Elixir Engineer with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in developing and maintaining scalable and robust applications using Erlang and Elixir. As an Erland and Elixir Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance, fault-tolerant, and distributed systems that power our platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software architecture. Responsibilities: • Software Development: Design, code, test, and maintain high-quality software applications using Erlang and Elixir programming languages. Collaborate with the development team to implement new features and functionality. • Distributed Systems: Build distributed and fault-tolerant systems that can handle high concurrency and ensure smooth operations even under heavy loads. Employ the actor model and other Erlang/Elixir concurrency mechanisms effectively. • Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks in the system and implement optimizations to improve response times and resource utilization. Monitor system performance and fine-tune as necessary. • Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and design patterns. Participate in and contribute to the improvement of the software development process. • System Architecture: Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to design scalable and maintainable software architectures. Contribute to the overall system design and suggest improvements based on emerging technologies and trends. • Troubleshooting and Debugging: Investigate and resolve technical issues, including defects and system failures. Apply advanced debugging techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. • Testing and Automation: Develop and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and automated test suites. Ensure high test coverage to validate the correctness and stability of the software. • Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and system diagrams. Foster a knowledge-sharing culture within the team. • Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Participate in Agile development processes and scrum meetings. • Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the Erlang and Elixir ecosystem. Share your knowledge with the team and actively contribute to technical discussions. Requirements: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in software development using Erlang and Elixir. • Strong understanding of functional programming concepts and concurrent programming in Erlang/Elixir. • Experience with OTP (Open Telecom Platform) and OTP design principles. • Proficiency in writing efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable code in Erlang and Elixir. • Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture. • Familiarity with web application development and frameworks (e.g., Phoenix). • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and code collaboration platforms (e.g., GitHub). • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues effectively. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders. • Self-motivated and proactive with a passion for learning and continuous improvement. Originally posted on Himalayas