Backend Node.js Developer (Rust)

RemoteRemoteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

Rust
Node.js
JavaScript
TypeScript
REST APIs
microservices
distributed systems
backend architecture
SQL
NoSQL

Nice to have

event-driven architecture
Kafka
RabbitMQ
cloud-native environments
observability
logging

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Backend Node.js Developer with strong Rust programming expertise to join our engineering team. This role focuses on building high-performance backend services, scalable distributed systems, and modern APIs supporting large-scale retail and eCommerce platforms. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with Rust and Node.js, enjoys solving complex backend challenges, and has experience developing highly available, production-grade applications.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Backend Node.js Developer with strong Rust programming expertise to join engineering team. This role focuses on building high-performance backend services, scalable distributed systems, and modern APIs supporting large-scale retail and eCommerce platforms.

The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with Rust and Node.js, enjoys solving complex backend challenges, and has experience developing highly available, production-grade applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Rust and Node.js
Build high-performance APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Optimize application performance, memory utilization, and system reliability
Develop secure RESTful APIs and backend integrations
Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, QA, and DevOps teams
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design
Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

Strong professional experience developing backend applications with Rust (Must Have)
Strong experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience building REST APIs and microservices
Strong understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture
Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Experience working in large-scale cloud-native environments
Knowledge of observability tools, logging, and monitoring
Experience supporting high-traffic consumer-facing applications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Nice to Have

TypeScript
GraphQL
Redis
gRPC
Kubernetes
AWS/GCP

What We're Looking For

Strong backend engineering mindset
Rust expert with production experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment
Passion for building scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems

Originally posted on Himalayas

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