Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Rust/Kotlin

Summit Human Capital; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Summit Human Capital is seeking a highly motivated 100% Remote Backend Developer for a cybersecurity software client. You will design and deliver backend services and APIs to help security professionals detect, investigate, and respond to threats.

The role requires 7+ years of backend experience, Rust and Kotlin proficiency, and strong Postgres and Elasticsearch skills. You will lead technical decisions and work in a fast-paced, distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years backend development experience
• Proficiency in Rust and Kotlin
• 3+ years Postgres experience
• 3+ years Elasticsearch experience
• Experience with third-party integrations
• Experience with AI tools/models in development
• Ability to lead technical decisions

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve APIs and backend services
• Own API contracts and design philosophy end-to-end
• Optimize architectures for speed and efficiency
• Participate in all development lifecycle phases, including debugging
• Stay informed about Rust, security, and software design
• Foster continuous learning and improvement

Skills

Backend development

Rust

Kotlin

Postgres

Elasticsearch

AI integration

Technical leadership

Job description

Summit Human Capital is seeking a highly motivated 100% Remote Backend Developer for a cybersecurity software client. You will design and deliver backend services and APIs to help security professionals detect, investigate, and respond to threats.

The role requires 7+ years of backend experience, Rust and Kotlin proficiency, and strong Postgres and Elasticsearch skills. You will lead technical decisions and work in a fast-paced, distributed environment.