What Is a Remote Elixir and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

Elixir is a general purpose programming language first introduced in 2012. It boasts impressive scalability, functionality, and fault-tolerance, and is used by several major social media companies in web and software development, although its use extends to many programming applications. Remote jobs that use Elixir include the same remote job titles applicable to other programming languages, including common titles like software engineer, developer, full-stack developer, and specialist. Your duties and responsibilities may vary depending on your exact position, but in each you must have an expert-level understanding of the Elixir programming language, common development methodologies, and experience programming for multiple platforms with different tools and languages.

Although you may find a remote job that uses Elixir with only work experience and a portfolio of successful projects, most employers prefer candidates with more formal qualifications and education, typically at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. You must be familiar with a wide range of technologies and programs related to Elixir and, as most remote positions that use Elixir are nonetheless done as part of a team, you must possess strong communications skills to adequately collaborate with team members. Programming and software development can be a competitive field and many employers seek candidates with prior experience; university computer science departments often assist students in locating internships, which can aid you in developing a portfolio of work.