Backend Engineer (Elixir)

Helium Health

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

August 14, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Elixir to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and optimizing our backend systems, ensuring maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.

You will collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with our API, build reusable code, and contribute to the separation of services into microservices.

Your responsibilities will include leveraging cloud technologies like AWS, managing relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and utilizing modern development tools and practices.

We value clean, well-tested code and encourage the use of AI tools to enhance development efficiency.

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Required Skills

ElixirAPI integrationMicroservicesAWSGitJenkinsDockerAnsibleChefPuppetPostgreSQLMySQLMemcacheRedisAI tools

Key Responsibilities

Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developer with our API
Building reusable code and libraries for future use
Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
Separation of centralized services into microservices

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
At least 3 years of programming experience with Elixir
Experience defining the scope and directing the work of mid-level - junior software engineers
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience with Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible/Chef/Puppet, or similar tools
Pride in readable, well-designed, well-tested software.
Experience with relational databases (PostGreSQL, MySQL) and key-value stores (Memcache, Redis)
Proficiency in the use of AI tools to accelerate development, debugging, testing, documentation, and problem-solving.
Good oral and written communication skills

How to Apply

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The demand for skilled Backend Engineers specializing in Elixir is rapidly expanding within Nigeria's burgeoning tech ecosystem. This role is pivotal for optimizing application performance and scalability. Key technical keywords include API integrations, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development on AWS. Your impact will directly influence business ROI by enhancing system efficiency and enabling leadership to scale operations effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our backend infrastructure.