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InCharge Energy

Senior Backend Engineer

Remote

AI overview

Design and implement scalable backend systems that support electric vehicle fleet solutions using Elixir and GraphQL, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The Opportunity

InCharge Energy is seeking a Senior Elixir Engineer with experience building GraphQL APIs and designing scalable, secure backend systems. This role is ideal for someone who values simplicity in architecture, clean and maintainable code, and high system performance.

You’ll collaborate closely with product and engineering teams, contributing to the design and implementation of distributed services that power our electric vehicle fleet solutions. The ideal candidate is motivated, adaptable, and thrives in both collaborative and independent environments.

Note: Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a technical assessment as part of the interview process.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and deploy production-grade applications using Elixir, Phoenix, SQL, and GraphQL
  • Design and maintain distributed, scalable systems with performance and security in mind
  • Collaborate with product and UX teams to define and prototype feature requirements
  • Participate in system architecture planning, performance tuning, and capacity forecasting
  • Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold high development standards
  • Work closely with infrastructure and DevOps teams to scale and troubleshoot backend services
  • Write unit tests and collaborate with QA engineers to define test coverage and plans
  • Actively participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Maintain a focus on cybersecurity and system reliability across all layers
  • Provide status updates and flag potential risks to engineering leads

Your Experience and Capabilities

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Elixir, Phoenix, and Ecto
  • 1+ year of experience designing GraphQL and/or gRPC APIs with clear documentation
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of microservices and distributed system design
  • Familiarity with OTP concepts such as GenServers, Supervisors, Tasks, and Agents
  • Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines, Helm charts, and containerized deployments
  • Proficiency with functional programming concepts (e.g., recursion, pattern matching, behaviors)
  • Strong focus on test-driven development and collaborative programming practices
  • Experience implementing JWT-based authentication and role-based authorization
  • Solid foundational knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and web communication protocols
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication in English
  • A team-first mindset with openness to feedback and collaborative problem-solving
US Salary Range
$125,000—$150,000 USD

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy competitive compensation, yearly bonuses, and benefits package including 401(k) matching contribution, health, dental, and vision, cell phone reimbursement, generous vacation, office meals and snacks, team building events and activities throughout the year. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment at InCharge Energy is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

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Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Free Meals & Snacks: Office meals and snacks
  • Health Insurance: Health, dental, and vision
  • Team building events: Team building events and activities throughout the year
InCharge Energy

We Bring the Power InCharge Energy is an energy solutions company on the frontlines of large-scale emissions reduction, accelerating the electrification of the transportation industry – one commercial fleet at a time. As a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, service, and software solutions to commercial fleets, we equip fleet managers with turnkey solutions for a seamless transition to EVs.   Headquartered in the world’s first zero-emissions delivery zone in Santa Monica, California, InCharge Energy was founded in 2018 by EV industry veterans Cameron Funk and Terry O’Day. With several additional operations across the U.S. and Canada, we are expanding our team as we lead the charge in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Take Charge of Your Career We are a group of bold, forward-thinkers with entrepreneurial spirit on a mission to leave the planet better than we found it. Here at InCharge, you’ll define your success. We provide the tools, flexibility and evolving culture so that you can take charge of your career. You’ll have the chance to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to make a sustainable impact, joining our collective effort to solve the world’s most challenging energy problems.  

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$125,000 – $150,000 per year
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