Rust Developer

Location: RemoteEmployment Type: Full-timeJob DescriptionWe are looking for a talented Rust Developer to join our team. The Rust Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions using Rust programming language. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and experience working with client-side and server-side applications.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build high-performance backend services and APIs (REST/gRPC) in Rust.Develop and maintain high-performance Rust applications.Own systems end-to-end — including architecture, implementation, testing, observability, and performance tuning.Ensure reliability, security, and scalability across services and contribute to technical standards and code reviews.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, DevOps, and frontend) to design, develop, and implement software features.Mentor mid-level engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in engineering practices.Work with blockchain technology and integrate it with Rust applications.Develop and implement scalable backend architecture for enterprise-level systems.Optimize and improve existing codebase for performance and maintainability.Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality code.Work closely with solution architects and product architects to implement requirements.Develop and manage SQL and NoSQL databases and backend data services that interact with blockchain.Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Rust and blockchain development.Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software as needed.Must-Have SkillsStrong command of Rust fundamentals — including ownership/borrowing, lifetimes, async/concurrency.Experience with the Rust ecosystem — Tokio, Actix/Axum, Serde, Cargo, and testing frameworks.3+ years of hands-on experience in Rust development.Proficiency with datastores and messaging systems such as PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka (or equivalents).Strong understanding of software design principles and architecture patterns.Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.Experience with logging, metrics, and tracing for observability.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.Willingness to work in different time zones when needed.Nice to Have (Plus Points)Performance profiling, memory management, and low-latency optimization experience.Understanding of security best practices.Experience with gRPC/Protobuf.Knowledge of WebAssembly (WASM) or FFI.Familiarity with event-driven architectures.(Optional) Exposure to Web3, Solana, or other blockchain ecosystems.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience building and maintaining scalable backend systems using Rust.Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, etc.).Strong understanding of version control systems such as Git.We are looking for someone who can lead by example, is proactive, and can take ownership of their work. If you are passionate and have a strong desire to build scalable and robust systems, we would love to hear from you