Rust Developer - Remote

Company: YO IT Consulting

Job Description
Job Title: Rust Developer
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary: Join our customer's team as an experienced Backend Developer. In this high-impact, remote role, you'll design, implement, and continually improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with cutting-edge AI research. You'll help test and shape the next generation of developer tools alongside a high-caliber engineering group.
Key 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.
* Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows.
* 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.
Required Skills And Qualifications
* 5+ years of professional experience 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.
* Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.
Preferred Qualifications
* Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions).
* Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.
* Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.

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