Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Elixir

Sara Spangler is a backend engineer with a strong background in Elixir/Phoenix, experienced in leading teams and comfortable across the full stack. Her expertise includes GraphQL APIs, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL/MySQL, and cloud infrastructure on GCP/AWS with Kubernetes and Docker. She is passionate about initiating new projects (0-to-1 work) and product-driven development, ensuring engineering decisions align with real user outcomes. She is based in Baltimore, MD, and is open to remote opportunities.