Job Description
Seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development with expertise in Rust. This role involves designing and implementing core software components, focusing on building robust, scalable systems that meet business requirements. The ideal candidate will work on production-grade software development, ensuring high-quality code through rigorous testing, debugging, and deployment processes. Key responsibilities include contributing to the architecture and design of backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining best practices in software engineering within a prominent open-source project.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop backend systems using Rust, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability
- Design and implement core software components with a focus on maintainability and extensibility
- Write, test, and debug complex code to deliver production-ready solutions
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Optimize system performance through code profiling, benchmarking, and architectural improvements
- Ensure code quality by implementing automated testing frameworks and continuous integration practices
- Contribute to the documentation and maintenance of technical specifications for the open-source project
- Work with DevOps teams to streamline deployment processes and monitor system performance in production environments
- Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and best practices
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends in backend development and Rust ecosystem
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a minimum of 5 years in backend development
- Expert proficiency in Rust programming language, including ownership model, concurrency, and memory management
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, high-performance systems with strong architectural understanding
- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, testing, debugging, and deployment
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering reliable, production-grade software solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced development environments
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Experience contributing to open-source projects, with a focus on maintaining and improving code quality
- Knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems principles
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, with experience in database optimization and query performance tuning
- Understanding of security best practices for backend systems, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the development team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with WebAssembly and its integration with backend systems
- Knowledge of functional programming concepts and their application in Rust
- Experience with distributed tracing and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
- Background in system-level programming and low-level optimization techniques
- Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and asynchronous programming patterns
- Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Rust's proptest, etc.)
- Experience with container orchestration and service mesh technologies
- Knowledge of modern software design patterns (MVC, CQRS, Event Sourcing)
- Ability to work with agile methodologies and participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups
- Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
