Senior Backend Developer (Rust)

About Us We're revolutionizing the travel industry through innovative technology solutions that connect travelers with exceptional experiences. Our platform serves millions of users globally, and we're looking for a talented Rust developer to help us build resilient, high-performance systems that scale with our growing user base. The Role As a Senior Software Developer specializing in Rust, you'll design and implement critical backend services that power our travel platform. You'll work with a collaborative team of engineers to deliver scalable solutions that handle high-traffic loads while maintaining exceptional performance. Key Responsibilities Architect and develop high-performance, concurrent services using RustBuild and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for our travel platformImplement efficient data processing pipelines for travel inventory and booking systemsDesign and optimize database interactions for speed and reliabilityContribute to system architecture decisions and technology selectionMentor junior developers and promote best practices in Rust developmentCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions Required Skills and Experience 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years using Rust in productionStrong understanding of HTTP protocols, RESTful API design, and web service architectureExperience with Axum framework for building web applications in RustDeep knowledge of asynchronous programming models and concurrent systemsFamiliarity with relational and NoSQL databasesExperience building high-throughput, low-latency servicesSolid understanding of microservice architecture patternsExperience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of event-driven architecture and message queuesExperience with distributed systems and service mesh technologiesUnderstanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Contributions to open-source Rust projects What We Offer Competitive salary and equity optionsRemote-first work environment with flexible hoursProfessional development budget for conferences and coursesTravel benefits and discountsCollaborative and innovative engineering cultureOpportunity to shape the future of travel technology Join us in building the next generation of travel technology!