Rust Database Engineer Core API Services

Travoom; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic company transforming how football fans connect by leveraging cutting-edge technologies in backend development. As a Backend Engineer specializing in Core API and Services, you'll work on high-performance systems, design scalable APIs, and implement secure authentication methods. This role offers a vibrant team environment, the latest tools, and the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Collaborative, innovative team environment

Impactful work on fan engagement

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of backend development experience required.
• Deep understanding of Rust, concurrency, and memory management.
• Skills in database design for relational and NoSQL systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-level Rust code for high-performance services.
• Design scalable RESTful APIs and optimize API performance.
• Implement authentication protocols and secure data storage.

Skills

Rust

Database optimization

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Redis

Memcached

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Rust, Database Engineer, (Core API & Services)

Join OleOle, a decentralized football platform connecting millions of fans worldwide, as a Backend Development Engineer specializing in Core API & Services.

We are seeking 4 talented Backend Engineers to work across three key areas: Core API & Services, Database & Infrastructure, and Authentication & Security. If you have expertise in Rust and backend architecture, we want to hear from you.

1. Core API & Services Engineers with Rust experience

Design, build, and optimize backend services focusing on high-performance APIs and distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-level Rust code for high-performance services.
• Build efficient, low-latency APIs using frameworks like Actix, Rocket, or Tide.
• Design scalable RESTful APIs (knowledge of GraphQL is a plus).
• Optimize API performance via caching, load balancing, and request throttling.
• Create microservices for distributed systems, integrating with gRPC, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms such as OAuth and JWT.

Database Engineer Responsibilities

• Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Scale databases through partitioning, replication, and sharding.
• Implement caching with tools like Redis or Memcached.
• Ensure data integrity, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage cloud-native database solutions like AWS RDS or GCP Cloud SQL.

3. Authentication & Security Engineer

Design and implement secure authentication protocols, encryption practices, and identity management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement authentication protocols such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and JWT.
• Secure data with encryption and safe storage of credentials, tokens, and API keys.
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF.
• Design role-based access control (RBAC) systems.
• Conduct security audits and apply patches as needed.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Roles

• 6-8 years of backend development experience.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.

Role-Specific Qualifications

Core API & Services Engineers

• Deep understanding of Rust, concurrency, and memory management.
• Experience with frameworks like Actix, Rocket, or Tide.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservice architecture.

Database & Infrastructure Engineers

• Skills in database design, optimization, and scaling for relational and NoSQL systems.
• Proficiency with tools like Redis, Memcached, and cloud databases.

Security Engineers

• Expertise in OAuth2, JWT, and secure login mechanisms.
• Knowledge of encryption, secure data storage, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience with RBAC systems.

What We Offer

• Exciting projects connecting millions of football fans.
• Use of Rust, modern frameworks, and security protocols.
• Collaborative, innovative team environment.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Impactful work shaping fan engagement in football.

Interested? Send your CV and portfolio with the subject: Backend Engineer Application (Core API, Database, or Security).

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