About the role
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