Backend Developer (Rust)

Chapa is rewriting how financial APIs are built in Africa with Rust. They are seeking a backend engineer to build scalable APIs, event-driven systems, and secure microservices. The role involves maintaining production-ready Rust services, designing APIs, and integrating with external systems.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Rust and async programming.
• 2 years Experience building and shipping APIs with real-world traffic.
• Familiar with PostgreSQL, Redis, message queues, and observability tools.
• Comfortable working across boundaries (e.g., from Lambda to Docker to VPC).
• Bonus: Experience with AWS Lambda, serverless architectures, or embedded encryption.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus
• free lunch