Senior Rust Developer

Job summary

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications and services using Rust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable backend systems and promote engineering best practices.

Job details

Overview We are looking for a Senior Rust Developer to design, build, and maintain high-performance, reliable, and scalable software applications and services. In this role, you will apply strong Rust and software engineering expertise to backend services, APIs, and distributed applications while contributing to technical design and architecture discussions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle and help promote engineering standards and best practices across the team. Primary Location: Across Canada Work Model: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contractor RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services using Rust Build and support APIs, backend services, and distributed applications Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following established development standards and best practices Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and scalability Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues throughout the software development lifecycle Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design and architecture discussions Mentor junior developers and promote software engineering best practices Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA teams, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of professional software development experience 2+ years of hands-on experience developing applications using Rust Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles Experience developing RESTful APIs, backend services, or distributed systems Proficiency with Git and modern software development workflows Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced environment Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience NICE TO HAVE: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Knowledge of asynchronous programming and concurrent systems Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks Exposure to automotive software environments, communication protocols, or diagnostic concepts such as CAN, LIN, SOME/IP, DLT, RTP, VLAN, or DTCs Experience with Databricks, including processing proprietary measurement data formats such as BLF and writing structured data into Databricks ABOUT ADASTRA Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement. Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact. Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. WHAT WE OFFER Opportunity for advancement and career progression Competitive compensation Successful referral program The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Satisfaction of working for a reputable company A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance. 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What you’ll do

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications and services using Rust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable backend systems and promote engineering best practices.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of professional software development experience, including 2 years of hands-on Rust development. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

Benefits

• Career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Referral program
• Flexible workplace

Listed skills

• Kubernetes · Preferred
• CI/CD · Preferred
• Automated testing · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Docker · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Rust · Preferred
• Git · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Rust
• Software engineering
• Backend services
• APIs
• Distributed systems
• Git
• Cloud platforms
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Asynchronous programming
• CI/CD
• Automated testing
• Data structures
• Algorithms
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Data Structures
• Governance
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Reliability
• Workflow Management
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Amazon Web Services
• Financial Services
• Business Valuation
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Software Engineering
• Test Automation
• Safety Assurance
• Microsoft Azure
• Scalability
• Computer Science
• Docker (Software)
• RESTful API
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Debugging
• Code Review
• Software Development Life Cycle
• Software Development
• Telecommunications
• Technical Issues
• Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
• Git (Version Control System)
• Customer Engagement
• Rust (Programming Language)
• Schema Markup
• Technical Design

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Consulting
• Developer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers

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