Stivlon Consulting is your strategic partner in building high-performance teams and unlocking individual potential. We are passionate about finding the perfect fit—the talented individuals who elevate your company and the fulfilling career paths that ignite professional growth.Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Rust Engineer to join our client’s engineering team in Abuja. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, secure, and scalable systems using Rust.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust backend services, contribute to system architecture, and drive engineering best practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and systems using Rust
Architect scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure systems for production environments
Write clean, efficient, and well-tested Rust code following best practices
Optimize system performance, memory usage, and concurrency handling
Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical guidance
Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Integrate APIs, databases, and third-party services
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in production systems
Contribute to system documentation, technical specifications, and architectural decisions
Stay up-to-date with Rust ecosystem advancements and emerging backend technologies
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of professional software development experience
3+ years of hands-on experience building production systems with Rust
Strong understanding of Rust concepts including ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, and concurrency
Experience with asynchronous programming (e.g., Tokio, async/await)
Solid knowledge of system design, data structures, and algorithms
Experience working with RESTful APIs, microservices, or distributed systems
Proficiency with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, etc.)
Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience with blockchain, Web3, FinTech, or low-latency systems
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with C/C++, Go, or other systems programming languages
Experience building highly secure or performance-critical applications
Soft Skills & Competencies:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex projects
Leadership mindset with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing
High attention to detail and commitment to code quality.