Senior Elixir Engineer

As a Senior Elixir Engineer at Hatch, your main responsibilities include designing and maintaining Elixir code for our backend systems, collaborating with frontend teams to create secure APIs, and optimizing existing systems for better performance and scalability. Additionally, you will ensure all applications are thoroughly tested and adhere to security and data protection standards.

To qualify for the Senior Elixir Engineer position at Hatch, candidates should have 5-7 years of backend development experience, ideally with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. A deep understanding of OTP, Phoenix, and Ecto, experience with databases like PostgreSQL, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP are also essential.

At Hatch, collaboration is key! As a Senior Elixir Engineer, you'll work closely with both frontend engineers and product teams to ensure the seamless integration of APIs and backend services. Strong communication skills are crucial, as you'll lead projects, mentor team members, and align technical goals with business objectives.

Candidates for the Senior Elixir Engineer position at Hatch should be well-versed in Elixir, particularly OTP, Phoenix, and Ecto. Additionally, proficiency in SQL, experience with distributed systems, and a solid understanding of Git for version control are important. Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices will also be advantageous.

At Hatch, growth opportunities are abundant! As a Senior Elixir Engineer, you will have the chance to lead projects and mentor junior engineers while continuously expanding your technical skills. You will stay current with Elixir developments and play a crucial role in evolving our platform's architecture, which provides many avenues for professional growth and advancement.

When answering this question, illustrate your journey with Elixir, detailing specific projects where you used it. Highlight any challenges you faced, the solutions you implemented, and how those experiences have shaped your programming style.

Share specific examples of backend solutions you've architected, focusing on scalability. Discuss the technologies used, the architecture design principles considered, and how the solutions successfully handled increased loads.

Discuss your approach to code quality which might include incorporating testing frameworks, conducting code reviews, and following best practices like documentation and coding standards. Provide examples of how these practices have benefited the projects you've worked on.

Outline your experience with designing secure and efficient APIs. Include any specific challenges encountered during implementation and how you ensured robust communication between frontend and backend services.

Discuss how you keep your skills sharp by attending conferences, participating in Elixir communities, taking online courses, or contributing to open-source projects. Mention specific resources or networks that have enriched your knowledge.

Detail your experience with distributed systems, providing examples of projects or systems you’ve built. Discuss the technologies utilized and the challenges faced in maintaining consistency and performance across the system.

Provide a detailed account of a project where you employed Phoenix, highlighting its architecture, challenges overcome, and the final outcomes. Discuss any performance improvements or efficiencies gained through your implementation.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging and testing. Mention the tools and frameworks you use, and discuss how thorough testing enhances the reliability and performance of your back-end applications.

Discuss your strategies for managing PostgreSQL databases, including indexing, query optimization, and data integrity checks. Provide examples of how these practices have led to improved application performance.

Share your methods for task prioritization which could include communication with team members, understanding project requirements, and using task management tools. Discuss how this approach helps you meet deadlines and project goals efficiently.