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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer / Elixir / Remote - **Company:** Motion Recruitment - **Location:** Havertown, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Mobile Application Software, PostgreSQL, Software Architecture, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, Data Logging, GitHub Copilot, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Software Application Programming, Reliability of Systems, Indexer, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Enterprise Integration, Front End Software Development, Docker, Elixir - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b94d41f149615508 ## About the Role * 6+ years of professional software development experience, including ownership of production systems * 3+ years of hands-on Elixir development in production environments * Experience building applications using Phoenix, LiveView, and Ecto * Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexing, transactions, and schema design * Working knowledge of OTP concepts (GenServers, Supervisors, Tasks, Agents) * Experience with distributed systems architecture, scalability, and reliability best practices * Experience with background job processing tools (e.g., Oban, Broadway, or similar) * Strong testing practices and experience with automated test frameworks * Experience building and maintaining APIs and backend services consumed by mobile or frontend clients * Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows * Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills * Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product and Design teams Desired Skills & Experience * Experience supporting mobile applications and platform integrations * Familiarity with native mobile ecosystems (iOS/Android) at an architectural level * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure * Experience with observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing) * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) * Experience working in energy, IoT, or distributed hardware-integrated systems * Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to accelerate delivery * Previous experience in high-growth or PE-backed environments ## Description This employer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Contract) for a fully remote, US-based engagement. This role focuses on building and scaling backend services and platform capabilities using Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, and PostgreSQL, while supporting mobile platform integrations and infrastructure. 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