Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Fortanix

. Own backend features from initial product requirement through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeBengaluru • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in backend development, particularly in designing and building services using Rust, including REST APIs and database schemas. Capable of diagnosing performance issues and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in a distributed environment.

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Rust ProgrammingBackend DevelopmentREST API DesignDatabase Schema DesignPerformance Optimization

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Hard Skills

RustC++GoMicroservicesAPI ContractsData ModelsIntegration TestingCI/CDDebuggingProduction Readiness

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesAWSAzureGCPCloud Services

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native DeploymentCybersecurityCryptographyKey ManagementCertificate Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesRustC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own backend features from initial product requirement through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support
Design and build backend services in Rust, including REST APIs, data models, database schemas, and service-to-service integrations
Build integrations with cloud and enterprise platforms by researching unfamiliar APIs, SDKs, services, and technologies
Own technical design for new capabilities, considering architecture, scalability, performance, reliability, security, and maintainability
Identify and solve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and architectural limitations as the product grows
Take features through implementation, unit and integration testing, CI/CD, deployment, validation, performance testing, and production readiness
Debug complex production issues across application, integration, database, and infrastructure layers
Partner with Product and Engineering to refine requirements, evaluate technical trade-offs, and create engineering solutions
Support customers and internal teams with complex technical issues and improve the product based on findings
Collaborate with a globally distributed engineering team in design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience in backend development
Strong hands-on programming experience in Rust, C++, or Go
Designing and building backend services and microservices used in production
Designing and implementing REST APIs, including API contracts, integrations, and service-to-service communication
Designing database schemas and data models and working with application data access layers
Building or integrating with third-party APIs, SDKs, cloud services, or enterprise platforms
Taking ambiguous technical requirements, researching unfamiliar technologies, and turning findings into a practical technical design and implementation plan
Diagnosing and solving performance and scalability problems in production backend systems
Debugging complex issues across multiple components or services
Owning software through the full development lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, deployment, production validation, and ongoing support
Working effectively with Product Management and other engineering teams in a distributed environment
Production Rust experience is preferred
Helpful, not required: Kubernetes, containers, cloud-native deployment environments, AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, cybersecurity, cryptography, key management, certificate management, observability, and high-growth product experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative work environment
Equity
Great benefits
Competitive salary
Friendly culture
Hybrid Work Model
12 Annual Leaves & 12 Casual/Sick Leaves
8 Public Holidays + 2 Floating Holiday
Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance Coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Group Life Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Internet Reimbursement
Employee Stock Options
Onsite Snacks, Lunches, and Dinners Provided
Quarterly Beer Bashes & Year-End Celebrations