Elixir Software Engineer

Alluvium Health is focused on transforming healthcare technology by providing an AI-powered platform that helps healthcare organizations manage patient access. The Elixir Software Engineer will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining software applications to ensure high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and support the company's growth.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and implement development tasks that align with the broader goals of the project
• Help translate business requirements into technical specifications and contribute insights that may influence project direction
• Design, code, test, and debug software applications
• Implement features that are scalable, operationally viable, and aligned with user needs
• Maintain a high standard of code quality and follow best practices in software development
• Collaborate with team members across different departments to ensure that technical solutions integrate seamlessly with other parts of the project
• Participate in regular team meetings and provide constructive feedback during code reviews
• Daily activities include writing clean and efficient code, updating existing software to improve functionality and efficiency, and documenting all changes made during the development process
• Engage in planning sessions to estimate task durations and resources required for project milestones
• Work closely with QA testers to ensure that the software functions correctly across all scenarios

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of the full SDLC from design to development, deployment, and maintenance
• Experience designing components or features within distributed systems and microservices
• Professional experience with Elixir or another functional programming language in production environments
• Experience building web applications using Phoenix and LiveView
• Proficient in designing and consuming APIs for internal services and external integrations
• Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), including data modeling, query optimization, and maintaining data integrity
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes
• Proficient in Git-based workflows for managing code changes and collaborating in a team environment
• Knowledge of software security principles and best practices for designing secure systems
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and solve moderately complex engineering challenges within your domain
• Takes initiative to drive projects forward, anticipate issues, and improve processes or systems
• Provides technical guidance and coaching to junior and mid-level engineers within the team
• Effectively collaborates with teammates and cross-functional partners
• Clearly communicates technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Works autonomously on assigned tasks while contributing to team success through collaboration, support, and shared ownership
• Builds strong working relationships with teammates and stakeholders, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
• 3-7 years professional software development experience required
• Professional experience with Elixir (or another functional programming language) in production environments
• Experience building web applications or backend services using Phoenix (LiveView a plus)
• Experience building modern frontend applications with React
• Experience in SaaS, healthcare technology/IT, or healthcare B2B environments
• Experience working in a startup environment