Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Workera's user engagement team as a Sr. Software Engineer and contribute to the future of upskilling using Generative AI and Elixir. Work in small, autonomous teams using the ShapeUp methodology, owning the full solution lifecycle. Collaborate closely with product managers and designers. Focus primarily on backend Elixir development but be comfortable with full-stack changes. The role offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in a feedback-rich environment. Work remotely with flexible hours, collaborating with a team across the US and LATAM. Workera is a fast-growing Series B startup redefining talent development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, ideally within a SaaS or startup environment
• Strong experience building scalable systems end-to-end. While Elixir/Phoenix is our core stack, experience with similar technologies like Go, Erlang, or Clojure is welcome. If you haven’t worked with Elixir before, we value a proven ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Experience with or strong interest in GenAI and LLM technologies and the ability to learn and apply these technologies quickly
• Interest in frontend development skills — experience with Phoenix LiveView is a plus, but familiarity with JS/TS frameworks like React, Svelte, or Vue.js is also relevant. We are working toward having all engineers become full-stack developers
• Comfort working with PostgreSQL and understanding of relational data modeling
• Proficiency with GitHub and Slack for collaboration
• 2+ years working in a fully remote environment and able to work autonomously while keeping stakeholders informed
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Learn about our product and the people behind it—from engineers to folks in other departments
• Get familiar with our development process (feature development, code reviews, delivery), setting up your environment, and tackling a few small fixes across the platform
• Upskilling on the technologies we use (especially AI-related tools), if needed
• Contributing meaningfully to your first project
• Gaining a strong understanding of our market, users, and strategy
• Communicating clearly and consistently in team discussions during the build cycle
• Lead projects that involve both technical and product ambiguity
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack, from backend to frontend
• Help shape and drive new initiatives—whether that's a new feature or technical improvement

Benefits

Flexibility to choose your working hours, as long as there’s at least a three-hour overlap with your teammates