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# Backend Software Developer

- **Company:** · Lixil
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Flutter, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Clojure, DevOps, Embedded Software, Interoperability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Ruby, Web Application Frameworks, Cloud Platform System, Erlang, Grafana, Backend, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Data Pipelines, Elixir, Glasgow Haskell Compiler, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p51ozuj37c

## About the Role

* 6+ years in backend development and scalable systems
 * 5+ years with web frameworks and platform engineering
 * Strong experience with PostgreSQL and time-series data
 * Proficiency in functional programming (Elixir, Erlang, Clojure, Haskell)
 * Experience with OOP/procedural languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Go, Java)
 * Hands-on DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience
 * Familiarity with AWS and cloud platform management
 * Strong testing and deployment practices within Agile environments
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 * B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Nice-to-Haves

 * Mobile app or frontend development
 * Embedded firmware and IoT experience
 * Electrical engineering and device prototyping

Who You Are

 * Self-driven and dependable
 * Demonstrates ownership of features and products
 * Opinionated yet open to feedback
 * Clear and articulate communicator

## Description

We're looking for a Backend Software Developer to help us build the next generation of smart home water-saving solutions. You'll take ownership of backend infrastructure, data pipelines, and microservices that power our IoT products.

What You'll Do

 * Write, test, and deploy scalable backend code
 * Expand and maintain backend infrastructure and DevOps systems
 * Improve data pipelines and detection algorithms for optimal product performance
 * Collaborate with product, marketing, and UX/UI teams to deliver key features
 * Enhance system scalability, responsiveness, and security
 * Manage CI/CD pipelines and testing processes
 * Support IoT device integration and VPN systems
 * Participate in Agile sprints and contribute to team planning

Tech Stack Highlights

Elixir, PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, C++, GraphQL, Flutter, AWS, MQTT, Grafana


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