Rust Developer

Madfish; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled developer to design and build backend solutions, focusing on Rust and integrations within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in database management and a proactive, user-centered approach to software design. This position offers a challenging opportunity to work on meaningful projects that enhance user experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Rust web servers (Actix, Axum, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with relational databases like Postgres, MySQL, SQLite.
• Experience with self-custody wallets and the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design and build reliable, secure, and scalable backend solutions.
• Develop hypermedia-driven web applications (HATEOAS) using HTMX.
• Collaborate with product and design teams for great UX.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Solid experience with Rust web servers

Proven experience with relational databases

Hands-on experience with Bitcoin ecosystem

Strong Linux server knowledge

Interest in secure and reliable software

Proactive mindset and ability to take ownership

Job description

Overview

Empat delivers full-cycle software development grounded in research, empathy, and technical excellence from system architecture and engineering to UI/UX and go-to-market. We carefully analyze our clients’ business needs and assist in developing efficient, optimized, and user-friendly solutions that bring profit. Our focus is on working with meaningful projects and clients and utilizing technological solutions to change people’s lives for the better.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building reliable, secure, and scalable backend solutions;
• Developing hypermedia-driven web applications (HATEOAS) with HTMX;
• Working with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite);
• Implementing integrations with Bitcoin wallets, nodes, and Lightning Network;
• Deploying and maintaining applications on Linux servers;
• Using AI coding tools to accelerate and improve development workflow;
• Ensuring great UX through collaboration with product and design teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills;
• Solid experience with Rust web servers (Actix, Axum, or similar) 4+ years;
• Proven experience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite);
• Hands-on experience with Bitcoin ecosystem (self-custody wallets, nodes, lightning);
• Strong Linux server knowledge;
• Interest in secure and reliable software with a focus on usability;
• Proactive mindset and ability to take ownership.