Senior Software Engineer - Elixir / Phoenix / Python

Company: Australian-based tech company starting a new office in Sri Lanka (Client of ITJobs.lk)

Job Type: Remote (Full-time)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong skills in Elixir, Phoenix or Python. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in building and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about functional programming, distributed systems, and building reliable, high-performance applications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Elixir and the Phoenix framework.
• Work with both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Implement scalable and resilient architectures with a focus on performance, concurrency, and fault tolerance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in Elixir or Phoenix or Python
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of functional programming concepts and experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints.
• Databases: Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Tools: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control (Git). Knowledge of Docker or cloud platforms (AWS) is a plus.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge, high-impact projects.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Excellent growth opportunities with exposure to modern cloud-native architectures and AI-driven products.

If you are an experienced Elixir developer looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, please apply now.

Send your CV to hello@itjobs.lk or apply via LinkedIn

This is a full-time remote position for an Australian-based client of ITJobs.lk, with the possibility of being part of a new local office in Sri Lanka.