Rust Software Developer at Multilent Software and IT Solution

Multilent is one of the leading software, information technology, consulting and services organization envisioning the adoption of the flexible business practices that enable our customers operate more efficiently and produce more value. Multilent's strength lies in perceiving the client's business processes, culture, vision and goals across various sectors, offering client-oriented solutions using latest technologies which are highly reliable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Rust Software Developer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• System and Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems using Rust.
• Async Programming: Utilize Rust’s async ecosystem to build high-performance, concurrent applications.
• API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring clean and secure communication between services.
• Database Integration: Connect services to relational or NoSQL databases using robust ORMs and query builders.
• Testing: Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Performance Tuning: Profile and optimize applications for speed, memory usage, and scalability.
• Code Reviews: Participate in peer reviews and maintain high standards of software craftsmanship.
• Documentation: Produce and maintain clear, thorough technical documentation.

Who You Are

• You have 3+ years of experience developing software using Rust in a production environment.
• Proficient in Rust’s core language features, ownership model, and concurrency paradigms.
• Familiar with asynchronous programming using tools like tokio, async-std, or futures.
• Strong understanding of systems programming concepts, memory safety, and performance optimization.
• Comfortable working with Git for version control and collaborating within a team.
• Experience with RESTful API development and consumption, using frameworks like Actix-web, Rocket, or Axum.
• Familiar with databases and ORMs such as Diesel or SQLx.
• Passionate about writing clean, efficient, and reliable code.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Communicates effectively and thrives in a collaborative team setting.
• Self-driven and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, on-site work environment.

Skills:

• Proficient in Rust with a deep understanding of its paradigms.
• Strong experience in asynchronous programming and concurrency handling.
• Experience with RESTful API design and backend service architecture.
• Familiar with Rust frameworks such as Actix, Rocket, or Axum.
• Comfortable with database integration (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite) via Diesel, SQLx, or similar.
• Skilled in using Git and collaborative development tools.
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong team player with effective communication.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• A position in a growing, innovative tech company leveraging modern systems programming tools.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth in Rust and adjacent technologies.
• An engaged and supportive team environment.
• A well-structured, on-site work culture with emphasis on real-time collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruit@multilent.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.