Rust / IoT Web Backend Developer | Rust / IoT – Web Backend Entwickler – Frankfurt (m/w/d)
Optimus Search
Job Summary
This role offers the opportunity to join a technology-driven company focused on security-critical systems in Frankfurt. You will be part of a team building a brand-new software platform for networked devices from the ground up, following a greenfield approach without any legacy code. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing a monitoring and control platform for IoT systems, implementing backend logic using Rust and the Tokio framework, and designing REST APIs. You will collaborate closely with hardware and embedded teams to ensure seamless integration between system components. This position is ideal for developers who enjoy architectural decision-making, code reviews, and working with modern CI/CD pipelines in a Linux environment. The role is particularly attractive due to its 38.5-hour work week, flexible hybrid working model (50% remote), and the chance to work in a small, focused team where your technical input directly shapes the product's evolution.
Required Skills
Education
Not specified
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in backend development
- Profound understanding of web technologies including REST, JSON, and WebSockets
- Proven experience working in a Linux development environment
- Practical experience with Rust or strong backend experience in Golang with a desire to transition to Rust
- Experience in technical conception, effort estimation, and independent feature implementation
Languages
Additional
- Location: Frankfurt am Main area; Hybrid work model (approx. 50% remote); 38.5-hour work week.
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