Rust Software Developer

Franklin Bates Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development budget

Private healthcare

Wellness support

Flexible hybrid setup

Job summary

Franklin Bates Limited in Worcestershire is seeking a Rust-focused Software Developer to drive development of an original Linux-based network security appliance. You will work on security software and systems in regulated industries, collaborating in a hands-on team with a focus on quality and self-development.

Requirements include DV clearance eligibility, a BSc in CS or Systems Engineering, and solid Linux networking expertise. A flexible hybrid setup and a competitive salary range are offered.

Qualifications

• DV clearance at DV level or ability to obtain it.
• Strong CS or Systems Engineering degree (BSc).
• Rust development expertise; willingness to learn Go.
• Solid Linux network programming and fundamentals (Sockets, TCP/IP, NAT, routing, firewalling).

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux-based network security appliance using Rust.
• Contribute to security software and systems for regulated industries.
• Deliver high-quality, secure production-grade network software.

Skills

Rust

Go

Linux networking

Security clearance

Education

BSc in Computer Science or Systems Engineering

Job description

£90,000-£110,000 depending on experience and skillset

Flexible hybrid set up (Worcestershire office)

Do you have a Rust software development background? Drive development of an original Linux-based network security appliance as a Software Developer, getting stuck into security software and systems development within a thriving technology organisation providing security solutions for regulated industries from government roots spanning back 15 years.

Work for truly engaged and passionate company owners, on projects that have bigger purpose with social value and are technically interesting and demanding, encouraging self-development and growth amongst a super hands-on team.

Quality is key within this organisation, and genuine, demonstratable passion for software development, intellectual curiosity and self-motivation must be at the heart of Software Developers who join this team.

Requirements for Software Developer positions:

• Must have or be able to obtain security clearance at DV clearance level (please check your eligibility prior to applying for this position)
• Must have a strong Computer Science or Systems Engineering degree (BSc) education foundation – no alternatives accepted
• Software development skills in Rust and ideally Go too – the environment is Rust and Go but it is not wholly necessary to have strengths in Go, though you must be willing to learn and develop skills in Go as well as apply your Rust skills
• Must have solid Linux network programming and protocol implementation skills as well as exceptional knowledge of Linux networking fundamentals and Linux networking at layers 2-4 covering low-level systems or network programming; Linux/Unix/POSIX systems programming; Sockets, TCP/IP, HTTP, asynchronous services, and protocol implementation; Routing, NAT, packet filtering, firewalling, and proxying; and Secure, production‑grade network architectures

The package on offer for Software Developers is a salary of £90,000-£120,000 depending on experience, with a benefits package including professional development budget, private healthcare, wellness support and a flexible hybrid set up.

Full, independent right to work in the UK and lived in the UK permanently for the past 10+ years due to the DV security clearance requirements attached to this role, outlined in the Requirements section above.