Senior Backend Developer (Rust)

Ref: BH-18927 Posted 17 Jul
Ref: BH-18927 Posted 17 Jul
New Zealand, Auckland
$120000 - $150000 per annum
Salary (NZD)
Permanent
Job type
Software Engineering
Specialisation
About the role

Senior Full Stack / Backend Developer — Build Infrastructure That Scales

Intro:

  • Architect backend systems that move fast and scale globally
  • Write production-grade Rust, build secure APIs, and automate everything
  • Help shape the future of connected platforms 
Join an engineering-led team building modern, cloud-native products that bridge embedded hardware, mobile, and enterprise software. You’ll write code that holds everything together — and moves it forward.

Job Duties:

  • Own backend services from design to production
  • Build and deploy secure, scalable APIs in Rust
  • Set up IaC using Terraform or Ansible across cloud providers
  • Integrate auth flows (OAuth2, PKI, token signing) the right way
  • Collaborate across firmware, mobile, and cloud teams
  • Stay hands-on with performance, reliability, and CI/CD
  • Write clear, practical documentation — no fluff
  • Raise the engineering bar for backend best practice
You Must Have:
  • 5+ years backend experience with modern development standards
  • Rust (or strong adjacent language with Rust ramp-up)
  • PostgreSQL and distributed systems experience
  • Cloud fluency (Azure, AWS, or GCS)
  • Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Familiarity with React or other frontend frameworks
  • Security-first mindset: OAuth, PKI, code signing
We Value:
  • Pragmatism — build what matters, ship what works
  • Engineers who own the problem, not just the code
  • Ability to work in cross-functional product teams
  • Interest in embedded or edge-connected products
What’s In for You:

You’ll be part of building smart, secure, connected systems that protect and empower real people. Your work will scale to millions — with the freedom to explore new tools and refine how backend services run. Expect a strong team culture, long-term product roadmaps, and solid benefits to back you up.


Ready to take your backend game further? Let’s talk.

REF:18927


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Auckland
$120000 - $150000 per annum
Salary (NZD)
Permanent
Job type
Software Engineering
Industry
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Sri Nanduri
Senior Consultant
+64276763456
sri@potentia.co.nz
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