Backend Engineer (Rust)

ppbWork Model: /b In-person first, with hybrid flexibility /p pAt Nimis Consulting, we build software for organizations that require security, reliability, and long-term maintainability from day one. /p pWe're growing our engineering team and looking for a bBackend Engineer /b to help design and build modern distributed systems. The first assignment will involve the development of a new customer-facing product, working alongside engineers who care deeply about software quality, automation, observability, and secure-by-design architectures. /p pWe don't expect candidates to arrive with deep Rust expertise. Strong backend fundamentals, familiarity with distributed systems concepts, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to learn are more important to us. /p h3What You'll Do /h3 ulliDesign and develop backend services in Rust /liliBuild distributed and asynchronous systems /liliContribute to architecture and technical decision-making /liliImprove system reliability, observability, security, and automation /liliWork primarily on long-term products rather than short-lived implementations /li /ul h3What We're Looking For /h3 ulli2+ years of professional experience developing backend applications /liliFamiliarity with the challenges of distributed and asynchronous systems, including concepts such as eventual consistency, idempotency, and event-driven architectures /liliProficiency with Git workflows /liliFamiliarity with Linux and containerized environments /liliAble to comfortably read and write technical documentation, design documents, and engineering discussions in English /liliStrong engineering judgment to ensure correctness, security, performance, and maintainability /liliComfortable using AI-assisted development tools to increase effectiveness while maintaining critical thinking, code ownership, and engineering rigor /liliCuriosity, pragmatism, and willingness to continuously learn /li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ulliProfessional experience with Rust /liliTypeScript knowledge /liliFamiliarity with gRPC and Protocol Buffers /liliFamiliarity with OpenTelemetry (OTel) /liliFamiliarity with Kubernetes and cloud-native runtime environments /li /ul h3How We Work /h3 pEngineers participate in technical decisions and solution design throughout the software lifecycle. We value ownership, collaboration, and thoughtful engineering. /p pWe build software with a DevSecOps mindset. Development, operations, observability, automation, and security are considered part of the same engineering problem rather than separate disciplines. /p h3Why Join Now? /h3 pNimis Consulting is expanding its software engineering capabilities alongside its established consulting business. /p pJoining now means working in a team where individual contributions remain highly visible. Engineers have meaningful influence over technical decisions, engineering practices, and product evolution. /p pC3 (€32k-35k): Candidates able to contribute independently with minimal onboarding. /p pC2 (€27k-30k): Candidates with strong potential who require additional growth on our stack. /p pAdditional benefits include: /p ulliAnnual welfare credit /liliSupplementary health insurance /li /ul h3Work Model /h3 pThis role is based in Rome. /p pWe support hybrid work while maintaining a strong preference for regular in-person collaboration. One remote day per week is guaranteed, with additional flexibility depending on project and team needs. xysqume /p h3Hiring Process /h3 ulliIntroductory HR call /liliTechnical discussion via videoconference covering architecture, engineering practices, distributed systems, and software development approach /liliOn-site session including: /liliPractical coding exercise /liliTime with the engineering team /liliConversation with company leadership /lilian opportunity to explore our office environment and discuss current and upcoming projects /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr