Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead

Job Description

Role and responsibilities

This position is for a Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead. Primary responsibilities include:

• Backend REST API development with efficient database management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Design, development, and maintenance of multi-tenant SaaS applications with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, design documentation, defining and refining the team s development processes.
• Contribute in creating papers, posters, and talks for academic and industry conferences to showcase project innovations.
• Integrate AI-driven features using modern tools and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Rust-based AI libraries like Tch-rs or Rustformers).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure, high-availability systems leveraging Rust s performance capabilities.
• Optimize application performance for low-latency, high-throughput environments using Rust s memory safety features.
• Mentor junior developers and lead technical discussions to ensure alignment with project goals.

Skills required:

• Experience with Rust Programming (must) with strong proficiency in SQL and NoSQL database management (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with security technologies, including firewalls, web application security, and API protection (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
• Strong proficiency in Rust programming language, including expertise in frameworks like Actix-web or Rocket for web development.
• Understanding of core DevOps concepts, microservices architecture, systems administration, and monitoring/alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Basic Linux administration skills, including shell scripting for automation and deployment.
• Basic understanding of Internet infrastructure (e.g., DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing).
• Proficiency in computer networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP/2, WebSockets).
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Familiarity with modern AI tools and frameworks for integration with Rust (e.g., ONNX, Rust-based ML libraries).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying Rust applications.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) for building scalable SaaS applications.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of work experience in backend application development, with a focus on full-stack web applications.
• B.Tech./M.Tech. or M.C.A. degree from a reputed university with exposure to computer networking and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience in building and deploying production-grade applications using Rust.
• Exposure to AI-driven development or integration of machine learning models in web applications is highly desirable.

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