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Backend Node.js Developer (Rust)

Glint Tech Solutions LLC · Sunnyvale, California, United States

2 d ago
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Design and maintain high-performance backend services and scalable distributed systems using Rust and Node.js. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure APIs and optimize system reliability for large-scale eCommerce platforms.

What they look for

Rust Node.js TypeScript REST APIs Microservices Distributed Systems SQL NoSQL Docker Kubernetes AWS GCP Azure Git CI/CD GraphQL

Requirements

Requires strong professional experience in Rust and Node.js, along with expertise in building microservices and managing cloud platforms. A background in distributed systems and database management is essential.

Full description

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