Software Engineer (Elixir/Phoenix) – Latin America (REMOTE) – Guatemala City, Guatemala

<div>Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users’ lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.</div> <div>We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone’s opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development. If you are passionate about software development and eager to be part of a growing software consultancy, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.</div> <div> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <div class="posting-requirements plain-list" data-qa="posting-requirements"> <div> <ul> <li>Build & Innovate: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable backend systems and APIs using Elixir and the Phoenix framework.</li> <li>Collaborate: Work closely with our product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate product requirements into well-architected, scalable services.</li> <li>Own Features: Take ownership of features from conception to launch, including crafting technical specs, writing clean code, and ensuring a smooth release process.</li> <li>Ensure Quality: Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, robustness, and reliability. Participate in code reviews to maintain a high-quality code culture.</li> <li>Optimize: Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and continuously improve application performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.</li> <li>Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and technologies in the Elixir ecosystem to help us innovate and improve.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div> <strong>Qualifications & Skills</strong></p> <div class="posting-requirements plain-list" data-qa="posting-requirements"> <div> <ul> <li>3+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend development.</li> <li>Strong proficiency and professional experience with Elixir and the Phoenix framework.</li> <li>Experience with OTP, concurrent and distributed systems, and functional programming principles.</li> <li>Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs (and/or GraphQL) and working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL (Ecto).</li> <li>A strong product sense and a passion for building exceptional, reliable, and scalable systems.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile team environment.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div> <strong>Company Benefits</strong></p> <div class="posting-requirements plain-list" data-qa="posting-requirements"> <div> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.</li> <li>Generous paid-time-off policy</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Work remotely</li> <li>Continuing education, training, conferences</li> <li>Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div>Being a consultant in our team is a fun, challenging, and rewarding career choice. Your contributions are highly valued by clients, and the work you do often has a direct and significant impact on their business.</div> <div>You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for our incredible clients, which will accelerate your career growth. You’ll collaborate with modern technologies and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry!</div> <div>If you’re eager to be part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly growing consultancy, we encourage you to apply. </div>

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