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Rust & Java Engineer (Zurich, Vienna or Remote)

Open 18d

Summary

Builds secure, scalable backend services for a decentralized digital identity platform using Rust and Java, focusing on high-traffic reliability and modern identity protocols.

  • Building a modular (Decentralized) Digital Identity / SSI solution.

  • Developing robust and scalable backend systems, services, and API.

  • Writing backend code that is fast, reliable, but also highly secure.

  • Designing highly reliable services that can withstand large fluctuations in traffic.

  • Collaborating effectively with other staff to solve complex problems.

Benefits

  • Location: Zurich, Vienna or 100% remote within the EEA.

  • Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

  • Working with new Digital Identity concepts and protocols.

  • Access to a knowledgeable team in the area of (Decentralized) Digital Identities.

  • Possibility to shape the future of Digital Identity with us.

  • Strong growth opportunities and high ownership expectations.

  • A company culture built on excellence, velocity, and customer-focus.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Rust (at least 4 years' professional experience) including asynchronous programming (e.g., Tokio, async-std).

  • Professional experience in developing Java backend applications with Spring (Boot) or Jakarta EE.

  • Good knowledge of REST APIs and relational databases.

  • Experience in (decentralized) identity and related fields is plus.

  • Deep understanding of software architecture principles, including design patterns, modular design and scalable architecture.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Excellent communication skills in both conversational and written English.

  • Ability to write robust, highly efficient, and reliable code.

  • Proven experience deploying software to a production environment.

Please note that for this position, no dossiers from recruitment agencies will be accepted.

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