Elixir Developer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Elixir
OTP

Job Details

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Elixir Engineer for one of our clients in Remote
Job role: Elixir Engineer Location: Remote
Type: Contract (C2C) Client: Cognizant Interview: One internal and one end client
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Elixir Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and fault-tolerant applications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the Elixir programming language, functional programming principles, and the Phoenix framework. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver robust software solutions that meet business requirements for high-concurrency systems.
Key responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable applications using Elixir and the OTP (Open Telecom Platform) framework.
  • Design and implement back-end services, APIs (RESTful or GraphQL), and microservices to support high-performance applications.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
  • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, and participate in code reviews to maintain high coding standards.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to optimize performance.
  • Design and implement database schemas and manage data interactions with tools like Ecto.
  • Work within an agile or similar development process, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Required qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Elixir developer or in a similar back-end engineering role.
  • Strong proficiency in the Elixir programming language and experience with its core ecosystem.
  • Hands-on experience with the Phoenix framework for building web applications.
  • Solid understanding of functional programming concepts and paradigms.
  • Familiarity with the Erlang VM (BEAM) and OTP design principles.
  • Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
  • Proficiency in working with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

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