Senior Backend Rust Developer at Proxify. Location Information: CET (+/- 3 hours). About us:. . . . Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with the opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂. . Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.. . Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.. . . . The Role:. . . . We are looking for a Senior Backend Rust Developer to join one of our high-growth client teams as a technical lead for their core systems. In an era where performance and memory safety are non-negotiable, you will be responsible for architecting and building low-latency, high-throughput services that serve as the backbone of the client's platform.. . . . You will lead the transition from legacy services to high-performance Rust microservices, leveraging the ownership model to eliminate data races and ensure memory safety. This is a role for a developer who loves "getting close to the metal" while maintaining the productivity of a modern web stack.. . . . What we are looking for:. . . . . Professional experience building production-grade applications in Rust. You should have a deep understanding of ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, and the Send/Sync traits.. . Strong experience with the Tokio ecosystem and asynchronous programming patterns.. . Proficiency with modern Rust web frameworks such as Axum, Actix-web, or Rocket.. . Proven ability to design distributed systems using gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.. . Advanced knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL preferred) and experience with asynchronous ORMs or query builders like sqlx or Diesel.. . Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker/K8s) and deploying Rust services to cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).. . Experience with profiling tools (e.g., flamegraph, valgrind) to identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-load scenarios.. . Strong verbal and written English; comfortable leading technical discussions with cross-functional stakeholders.. . Time zone: CET (+/- 3 hours). We are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.. . . . . Nice-to-Have:. . . . . Experience with WebAssembly (Wasm) for edge computing or browser-based logic.. . Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Pulumi).. . Familiarity with "Unsafe Rust" and when (and when not) to use it.. . Background in low-level systems languages like C or C++.. . . . . Responsibilities:. . . . . Design and implement highly performant backend services that are robust, maintainable, and type-safe.. . Lead the shift toward memory-safe distributed systems, ensuring zero-cost abstractions are utilized effectively.. . Conduct rigorous code reviews, emphasizing idiomatic Rust ("Rustacean" style) and safety best practices.. . Architect secure and scalable RESTful and gRPC APIs for consumption by frontend and mobile applications.. . Maintain high code quality through comprehensive unit, integration, and property-based testing.. . . . . What we offer:. . . . Get paid, not played. . No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.. . . . Predictable project hours. . Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.. . . . Flex days, so you can recharge. . Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.. . . . Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companies. . Discover exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.. . . . Hand-picked opportunities, just for you. . Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.. . . . One seamless process, multiple opportunities. . A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.. . . . Compensation. . Enjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.
Senior Backend Rust Developer at Proxify