Jobgether is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to take a leading role in designing and optimizing data-intensive backend systems. You will drive innovation by writing efficient, reliable, and scalable Rust code while mentoring peers and contributing to architecture decisions.
What You'll Do
- Develop, enhance, and maintain backend systems using Rust, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Analyze and improve dataflows, including data storage in AWS S3 and consumption by downstream systems.
- Debug, investigate, and optimize existing services to enhance functionality and scalability.
- Lead projects and guide junior engineers, sharing best practices and troubleshooting strategies.
- Design and maintain microservices architectures, ensuring clean interfaces and smooth system integrations.
- Troubleshoot distributed systems and implement effective long-term solutions for recurring issues.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and continuous improvement of engineering standards.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in software development or backend engineering.
- Strong proficiency in Rust, with the ability to debug, refactor, and optimize code.
- Deep understanding of dataflows, data pipelines, and AWS S3 storage management.
- Solid experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems debugging.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify recurring patterns and propose sustainable fixes.
- Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.
- Comfortable working remotely and collaborating across multiple time zones (US hours).
Technical Stack
- Rust
- AWS S3
Benefits & Compensation
- 100% remote work from anywhere in Canada or Mexico.
- Competitive contract compensation with potential for long-term or contract-to-hire opportunities.
- Flexible work environment with US business hours.
- Opportunity to work with advanced Rust-based backend systems and cutting-edge infrastructure.
- Inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced engineering culture.
- Professional growth through mentoring, leadership, and architecture-level responsibilities.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located in Canada or Mexico. The role operates on US business hours.
