Rust Backend Developer

Global SaaS company. 60+ employees. Offices in Sydney, London, Boston, New York, Mohali and Bangalore. Live platform with paying customers across multiple markets.

We are looking for a Rust Backend Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to building scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career with hands-on experience in Rust while working on impactful projects with global exposure.

Role Overview

As a Rust Backend Developer , you will work closely with engineers to design, implement, and maintain backend services in Rust. You will gain practical experience in backend systems, microservices, APIs, and cloud infrastructure while contributing to our digital product ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Rust.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code under mentorship.
• Collaborate with frontend, design, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Implement and optimize database queries (SQL/NoSQL) for performance and scalability.
• Design and maintain caching layers to improve application performance.
• Debug, test, and optimize backend services for reliability.
• Learn and apply best practices in software architecture, security, and CI/CD.
• Stay updated with the Rust ecosystem and backend development trends.

Required skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Rust programming language (through projects, internships, or academics).
• Understanding of backend concepts: REST APIs, authentication, microservices.
• Exposure to databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL alternatives).
• Basic understanding of caching techniques (Redis, in-memory, or similar).
• Knowledge of Git and version control workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus (Nice to Have)

• Experience with async Rust frameworks (e.g., Actix, Axum, or Rocket).
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) or cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of message queues, background jobs, or event-driven architectures.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Actix, Rocket, or Axum frameworks.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Understanding of event-driven architecture / message queues.
• Experience with testing and debugging in Rust.
• Contributions to open-source or personal Rust projects.
• Experience required 2+ years

Why Join Alkye?

• Be part of a global digital innovation company.
• Work with modern technologies on challenging projects with real-world impact.
• Mentorship, training, and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, diverse, and innovative work culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Monthly Performance Bonus