Do you love challenges and want to make the healthcare industry more secure and digital? Then the position as Backend Rust Developer (m/f/d) at Famedly could be perfect for you!
Since Famedly's founding in 2019, we've focused on revolutionizing healthcare by digitizing medical communication in a privacy-compliant way. As a dynamic, remote-first startup with a growing, experienced team, we provide messaging software to healthcare facilities that improves treatment outcomes through seamless communication between doctors, nurses, and therapists. Famedly increases staff productivity while ensuring rapid adoption through integration with primary systems.
Tasks:
As a Backend Rust Developer (m/f/d), you'll join our newly formed Backend team of experienced Rust developers working on an open-source project. We rely on open-source software, primarily Matrix and FHIR, to modernize healthcare. You'll focus on a specific Rust project built on event-driven architecture. Through our team exchange program, you'll also have opportunities to contribute to other open-source projects by temporarily joining different teams.
Responsibilities:
- Work on a scalable and cloud-native backend system in a greenfield development project
- Collaborate with your team to deliver high-quality software
- Ensure highest code quality, test coverage, and comprehensive documentation
- Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues
Requirements:
- You understand that communication is one of the most important skills for a developer
- You are a team player who can learn quickly and think creatively
- You have 5+ years experience in professional software development
- You have 3+ years experience in Rust
- You have 3+ years experience in automated testing
- You have hands-on experience in API design and experience with cloud-native development and Kubernetes
- You are familiar with DevOps methodologies, practices and Git
- Additional qualifications that are a plus: experience with microservices and event-driven architectures, knowledge of the Matrix protocol, and German language proficiency (C1 certificate).
A degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus. However, we care more about your skills than formal education. Feel free to share your GitHub/GitLab profile with us.
Why you should work at Famedly:
- Work in a rising and ambitious startup — We've grown rapidly since 2019, successfully launching and evolving our first product. Join us during this exciting growth phase!
- Attractive conditions — We offer a permanent contract with competitive compensation (Starting at €60k/year based on experience), professional development budget, choice of work equipment, and 28 vacation days annually.
- Your perfect work-life balance — Work remotely with flexible hours, choosing when and where you're most productive. Whether you prefer our Berlin office, your home office, or a co-working space—the choice is yours!
- Responsibility and scope for action — At Famedly, you'll shape our future by implementing your ideas and initiatives through our structured company processes.
- We love Open Source — You'll have regular opportunities to contribute to various Open Source projects. Find an overview at: github(dot)com/famedly
- A diverse and international team — We value an open mindset and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome.
- Regular team meetings and events — Connect with colleagues through workshops, team-building activities, and face-to-face events, including our Summer and Winter Summits.
Diversity is central to our values and selection process. We look forward to welcoming you to Famedly.
Ready to join us? Apply now! We're excited to review your CV!
Don't meet all requirements? We'd still love to learn about your unique journey!
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