Senior Elixir Developer

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining innovative software systems to solve complex business problems. This role involves engaging in all stages of the software development life cycle, collaborating with end users, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will uphold AHEAD's values of passion, quality, teamwork, and integrity, while staying current with technological trends and contributing new ideas to the team. This position also includes leading projects, managing tasks, and supporting the entire software base to maintain operational excellence. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Technology Awareness: Stay current with the latest technologies and trends, contributing new ideas and concepts to the team
• Project Leadership: Lead projects, ensuring all team members are aligned with project goals and deliverables, and facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team
• Development Life Cycle: Engage in all stages of the development life cycle: analysis, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, and support
• Code Review: Participate in regular code reviews, offering suggestions and improvements
• Quality and Timeliness: Ensure the quality and timely delivery of projects, adhering to budgets and deadlines
• User Collaboration: Work directly with end users from design to release and support phases, gathering project requirements and understanding business problems
• Software Maintenance: Support and maintain the entire software base, addressing issues and bug reports promptly
• Decision Making: Actively participate in feature and program discussions, balancing technical risks with project costs and deadlines
• Estimates and Milestones: Help provide project milestones and deadlines and recommend actions to keep projects on track

Qualifications

• Minimum Required – 5+ years of experience in software development
• Preferred –7+ years of experience in software development
• Programming Languages and Technologies: Proficiency in Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, JavaScript, and AI
• Development Methodologies: Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures of Agile development
• Adaptability: Strong ability to pick up and learn new languages and technologies quickly
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project Management: Ability to manage project tasks, set milestones, and meet deadlines
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work directly with end users and cross-functional teams
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Code Review: Experience in participating in and conducting code reviews
• Technical Leadership: Ability to lead projects and guide team members

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include: 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

- 401(k) 

- Paid company holidays 

- Paid time off 

- Paid parental and caregiver leave 

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. 

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.