Software Engineer, Red Ventures

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in developing applications using Elixir and Phoenix
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining GraphQL and RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Experience with AWS services, particularly EKS and Lambda, and familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure management
• Experience with event-driven architecture and using EventBridge for microservices communication
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) as well as NoSQL databases
• Proficient in designing, implementing, and optimizing database schemas and queries
• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to learning and improvement
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new languages and frameworks
• Product thinking and user-centric approach to development

Desirable

• As a Software Engineer on the Services team at Lonely Planet, you will join a dynamic, forward-thinking, cross-functional team to design, build, and maintain robust backend systems that power our next-generation travel app
• This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of travel technology for a beloved brand, reimagining how millions of people discover, plan, and experience journeys around the world
• Design, develop, and maintain multiple Elixir microservices, ensuring robust and scalable solutions that seamlessly integrate with other services and front-end components
• Utilize AWS services to build and deploy scalable cloud solutions
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to design, develop, and launch new features
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, following established best practices and team standards
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture decisions to ensure high quality deliverables
• Debug production issues, implement robust solutions, and contribute to ongoing software improvements
• Follow security best practices and help maintain a high standard of code quality and performance
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation and efficiency