Senior Backend Engineer, Ikerian

• The ideal candidate will be a proficient problem-solver with a passion for building robust, scalable, and efficient solutions
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education / open-source experience)
• 5+ years of demonstrated professional software development experience, including 2 - 3 years of demonstrable experience in Rust
• Proficient in the Rust programming language in a production environment
• Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrent programming
• Experience in Axum, SQLx, PostgreSQL, HTMX or similar technologies
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail
• Solid debugging and testing skills
• Excellent English language communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset

Desirable

• We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer specialised in Rust to join our team
• You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software across the stack, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and mentorship
• Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code using the Rust programming language
• Collaborate and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and teamwork to build high-quality software
• Assist in establishing best practices for development, testing, and deployment
• Mentor junior team members, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively
• Design and build scalable solutions leveraging RESTful APIs and web services