Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir)

About the company

Super.com is a Toronto-founded savings app that offers a $15 monthly Super+ membership providing hotel discounts, cashback, prescription discounts, cash advances, and credit-building tools.

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p>We are on a mission to pioneer the world’s next era of play. As we grow across Europe and Latin America, we’re building The Playstack - the technology powering the next generation of sports, gaming, and fan experiences. Join us, and help make it the most widely used platform in the world! From operations, to marketing, to product, we are looking for talented people who will shape how millions of customers play, watch, and connect every day.</p></div><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We are looking for a skilled <strong>Backend Engineer</strong> to join our dynamic Social team. In this role, you'll drive innovation by developing engaging features across our platform. You'll contribute to a range of impactful projects that elevate user experiences. If you are enthusiastic about building robust, scalable backend services and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you!</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What the role involves</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Participate in code reviews, product design discussions, and whiteboard sessions to ensure smooth knowledge transfer, resolve bottlenecks, and support the delivery of top-quality products</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Design and implement real-time microservices with high availability, scaling to meet the needs of a growing user base</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Contribute to the design and development of an engaging social network that enables users to connect, share experiences, and interact during live events</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Implement features that support dynamic content creation, video sharing, and participation in community challenges and leaderboards</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What we are looking for</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience developing software applications</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Willingness to learn and stay current with emerging technologies</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and delivering meaningful improvements</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A pragmatic approach to software engineering, balancing innovative solutions with practical implementations</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">An eye for clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing, and continuous deployment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Confidence contributing ideas and opinions during ideation and design discussions</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Nice to have</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">An interest in functional programming (Elixir is a plus, not a must)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Knowledge of Kafka</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Medical / Health Insurance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Open Annual Leave</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Training &amp; Learning Development</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Additional benefits vary by country and will be shared during the hiring process.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Super</strong></p> <p>We are a global technology group, dedicated to building the future of entertainment and fan-centric experiences. With commercial markets in Brazil, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Greece and Serbia, and a network of offices across Spain, Croatia, Malta, Gibraltar, the Netherlands and the UK, we are a truly international organization. Our purpose at Super has evolved from sports and betting into creating the platform that stretches into the wider world of technology-driven entertainment. With a growing and diverse team of more than 5,000 people, we create immersive, responsible, and personalised experiences for millions of customers worldwide.</p> <p><strong>Shaping the Future of Play</strong></p> <p>Everything we do at Super is rooted in doing what is right: for customers, for each other, and for our long-term vision. Our Culture Manifesto is our North Star. It captures our purpose, mission, and the six core be