Python Developer with Rust Expertise

Job Title: Python Developer with Rust Expertise

Job Type: Remote

Experience: 3+ Years (Python) | 1+ Year (Rust)

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Python Developer with hands-on experience in Rust to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-performance applications using Python and integrating system-level modules written in Rust for performance-critical components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and services.
• Write Rust modules for performance-sensitive tasks and integrate them with Python using FFI (Foreign Function Interface) or tools like PyO3, maturin, or rust-cpython.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize existing systems for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Python, with strong knowledge of libraries like FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• Strong hands-on experience with Rust programming language.
• Experience in Python-Rust interoperability using tools like:
• PyO3 / Rust-Cpython
• Maturin / Setuptools-Rust
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with system-level programming concepts, memory safety, and performance optimization.
• Good understanding of software design patterns and architecture.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal Rust/Python projects (GitHub link appreciated).
• Knowledge of WebAssembly or cross-compiling Rust for other targets is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).