SeniorRustEngineer

## Accountabilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Rust. Build and optimize gRPC-based microservices for efficient inter-service communication. Architect modular systems using Clean Architecture, CQRS, and event-driven patterns. Implement and maintain data access layers across relational, time-series, and graph databases. Contribute to system observability using tracing, monitoring, and OpenTelemetry tools. Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and collaborative engineering practices. Engage directly with client teams to present solutions, gather feedback, and refine implementations. Ensure system reliability, security, and performance across distributed environments. Requirements: 5+ years of backend development experience, including 2–3+ years in production Rust systems. Strong understanding of distributed systems design, Clean Architecture, CQRS, and event sourcing. Hands-on experience designing and implementing gRPC APIs (Tonic experience is a plus). Experience with relational and non-relational databases, including time-series and graph systems. Strong knowledge of testing practices, including unit and integration testing. Understanding of authentication and security practices such as JWT-based systems. Familiarity with observability principles and tools like OpenTelemetry. Ability to work independently in client-facing consulting environments. Strong debugging, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills. Experience with tools such as Tokio, SQLx, Kafka, Kubernetes, or similar technologies is a plus. Benefits: Competitive compensation ranging from $150,000 to $180,000 USD annually plus bonus eligibility. Remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling. Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid parental leave and supportive time-off policies. Performance-driven bonus structure. High autonomy and ownership across diverse client projects.