Rust Backend Developer | $90/hr Remote

Position: Rust Developer Type: Contract Compensation: $30 - $90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week Role Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs. Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services. Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed. Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots. Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements. Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience. Requirements Have strong relevant experience in the domain as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Rust. Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security. Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design. Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting. Application Process Easy Apply on LinkedIn Check email for next steps Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage

The Rust Backend Developer will design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs while ensuring data validation and security best practices. They will also engage with the research team to test AI-powered models and provide feedback.

Candidates should have strong experience as a backend developer with expertise in Rust and proficiency in building RESTful and GraphQL APIs. An advanced understanding of data validation, error handling, and API security is required, along with experience in database migrations and performance tuning.

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• Rust
• Backend Development
• RESTful APIs
• GraphQL
• Data Validation
• Error Handling
• API Security
• Database Migrations
• Performance Tuning
• Schema Design
• AI Tools
• Incident Reporting
• Bug Reporting
• Communication Skills

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available