Software Engineer (Elixir) - Dataswyft Group - Remote Anywhere, Full Time / Part Time / Contract

Introduction

We’re on the lookout for a Phoenix Elixir Engineer who’s passionate about building robust, scalable web applications. You’ll work closely with designers, frontend developers, and product managers to create high-quality backend services and APIs using Elixir, Phoenix, and Ash Framework. We’re seeking someone with a strong foundation in functional programming principles and experience with Phoenix-based applications.

This role is suitable for a Mid to Senior-Level developer who’s confident in Elixir fundamentals and excited to contribute to our growing product ecosystem. A lead position is available for the right candidate with extensive experience. We’re also happy to welcome Rubyists and Ruby on Rails experts looking to migrate their skillset to Elixir Phoenix, as the transition path is well-established and many concepts carry over effectively.

About us
At Dataswyft, we believe that people — not platforms — should own and control their personal data. Our mission is to make data ownership as fundamental as owning a bank account. Through our self-sovereign data infrastructure, we enable individuals and businesses to create Personal Data Accounts that unlock secure, ethical, and interoperable data flows. We’re building the backbone of a new digital economy — one that’s private, human-first, and future-ready.

My name: Terry Lee
My position: Software Engineer
Company name: Dataswyft
Company website: https://dataswyft.com
Company headquarters (country): United Kingdom

About the job

Job title: (Senior) Software Engineer
Job description:

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Elixir, Phoenix, and Ash Framework
• Design and implement database schemas, migrations, and queries with PostgreSQL
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration between backend and UI layers
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and architecture discussions
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues and bugs
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team
• Help evolve our technical infrastructure as the product grows

Salary range: Fair and Consumerate

Qualifications or experience required:

Core Skills

• Strong experience with Elixir and the Phoenix framework (2+ years preferred)
• Understanding of functional programming principles and patterns
• Experience with database design and SQL (PostgreSQL specifically)
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation
• Familiarity with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a distributed team

Bonus / Secondary Skills

(Not required, but nice to have — or a willingness to learn)

• Experience with Ash Framework or similar resource-based frameworks
• Knowledge of LiveView for building interactive applications
• Experience with Surface for component-based UI development
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployment
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Experience with S3 or similar cloud storage solutions
• Background in data security, authentication systems, or user privacy
• Strong Ruby on Rails background with a desire to learn Elixir Phoenix (we value your MVC expertise and will support your transition to functional programming)

What the successful job applicant will be working on:
Our Dataswyft Wallet → https://checkd.io

Position on remote work
At Dataswyft, we embrace a flexible and globally distributed work culture.

Remote job: 100%

Any other notes about your position on remote work:
You will report to Terry (me), who operates within the UTC+0 to UTC+1 time zones. Your primary collaborators are based in UTC+8, with team members spread across various other time zones. While we value flexibility, please note that some meetings may be scheduled outside of traditional 9–5 hours in your local time zone to accommodate our global team.

About the interview process

• Submit your CV, Github and LinkedIn to your.future.with@dataswyft.com and tell us you are interested.
• Technical Interview. Show-and-tell your work with Elixir and Phoenix.
• Meet the other team members. Do we fit?
• Offer

No coding tests will be conducted.

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