The Senior Backend Engineer will design, develop and maintain software using Rust, mentor team members, and establish best practices.
About Us
is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.
Job DescriptionWe're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer specialised in Rust to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a proficient problem-solver with a passion for building robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software across the stack, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities- Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code using the Rust programming language.
- Collaborate and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and teamwork to build high-quality software.
- Assist in establishing best practices for development, testing, and deployment.
- Mentor junior team members, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively.
- Design and build scalable solutions leveraging RESTful APIs and web services.
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education / open-source experience).
- 5+ years of demonstrated professional software development experience, including 2 - 3 years of demonstrable experience in Rust.
- Proficient in the Rust programming language in a production environment.
- Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrent programming.
- Experience in Axum, SQLx, PostgreSQL, HTMX or similar technologies.
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Solid debugging and testing skills.
- Excellent English language communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.
- Desirable Skills (plus)
- Understanding of TypeScript, Python and JavaScript.
- Experience mentoring junior team members.
- A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.
- A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.
- A culture of collaboration and inclusion, which is fundamental to our ethos.
- Occasional travel to our HQ in Switzerland, immersing you in our core operations and company culture.
Top Skills
Axum
Git
Htmx
Postgres
Rust
Sqlx
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