Remote Senior Back End Software Engineer (Elixir)

Description:

• Papa is a company focused on providing social support to older adults and families through trained companions known as Papa Pals.
• The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Miami, backed by notable investors.
• The role is for a Senior Back End Software Engineer (Elixir) to help build the technology platform that facilitates connections between Papas and Pals.
• The engineering team is responsible for the full stack, including CI/CD, AWS infrastructure, databases, and both web and mobile front ends.
• The team values collaboration, low ego, and continuous growth, aiming to provide companionship and support to those in need.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Elixir services, owning system components, improving application performance, collaborating with teams, contributing to GraphQL API design, identifying system improvements, and participating in technical planning.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of software development experience is required.
• Candidates must have experience in building and shipping high-quality work with a focus on reliability.
• Experience in improving quality through code reviews, testing, and monitoring is essential.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with GraphQL APIs, Phoenix LiveView, React front-end maintenance, and connecting to vendor APIs.
• Candidates should be strong communicators and collaborators, with a passion for improving healthcare access and outcomes.

Benefits:

• The position is full-time and exempt, allowing for a remote work environment.
• Papa promotes a people-first culture, emphasizing family, community, and authenticity among employees.
• The company encourages transparency, non-hierarchical structures, and personal growth, aiming to create a workplace where employees feel they belong and can flourish in their careers.