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Rust Developer – Backend & Infrastructure

SoSha
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Overview

At SoSha, we're redefining how organizations connect with the world—offering a powerful alternative to digital ads that empowers NGOs, marketers, social media strategists, and digital organizers to thrive. Our platform enables users to create impactful social media toolkits for everything from event promotions to fundraising, helping them reach audiences with authenticity and purpose.

With more than 500,000 monthly toolkit visitors and growing rapidly, SoSha is already reshaping the digital engagement landscape. By collaborating with leading NGOs and mission-driven teams, we're amplifying social good while building a platform that combines cutting-edge technology with meaningful impact.

As we scale, we're searching for an experienced backend developer with a strong DevOps background who's excited to shape the future of social impact technology. If you're passionate about building scalable systems, solving complex challenges, and contributing to a high-growth, mission-driven startup, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Backend Development (40%)

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Rust.
  • Optimize existing backend systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Design, implement, and manage CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to streamline development workflows.

Infrastructure Management (40%)

  • Maintain and enhance our cloud infrastructure hosted on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters and database systems such as TimescaleDB and QuestDB.
  • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code solutions using Pulumi to ensure consistency and reliability across environments.
  • Optimize traffic routing, security, and application performance with Cloudflare.
  • Quality Assurance & Team Coordination (20%)

  • Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Coordinate development tasks within the team, provide accurate estimations, and communicate progress effectively.
  • Mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
  • Requirements

  • Proven Expertise in backend development, particularly with Rust.
  • Experience in Cloud Infrastructure on GCP, focusing on reliability and scalability.
  • Deep Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and cluster management.
  • Hands-on Experience with databases like TimescaleDB and QuestDB.
  • Familiarity with Pulumi for infrastructure management and GitHub Actions for efficient deployment.
  • Growth Mindset , driven to master new technologies and solve complex challenges.
  • Strong Ownership and Accountability , working independently while maintaining quality and clear communication.
  • Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a s mall, collaborative team
  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • 100% remote work with flexible hours
  • Annual team retreats
  • What to Expect in the Hiring Process

  • A 30-minute intro call to get to know each other.
  • A 45-minute cultural alignment chat with the founders to see if we're a match.
  • A take-home assignment a 60-minute review & technical deep dive session).
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