Backend Node.js Developer (Rust)

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