via ats_greenhouse · 29 May 2026 ·7 days ago

Backend Engineer, Senior (Rust)

affinidi
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="none"><strong>About the Company</strong></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Affinidi </strong>is a technology company dedicated to changing data ownership for good. We empower businesses and individuals with control and ownership of their data, with a comprehensive approach to managing their holistic identity – accounting for all aspects of their digital footprint while ensuring privacy and security. </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Affinidi’s technology enables users to benefit from decentralised digital identity solutions. We believe that everyone has the right to own and control their data, and we are committed to creating a trusted digital credentials ecosystem that empowers businesses and individuals to securely exchange data and services across borders and industries.</span></p>
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<p> </p></div><p><strong>About the role:  </strong></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">We are in search of a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">solution-oriented </span></span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW29471199 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">Senior</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> Software Engineer (Backend)</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">demonstrable</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">experience </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">in</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> </span></span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW29471199 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">Rust</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">, </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">help guide</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> the development of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW29471199 BCX0">Affinidi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> Elements platform. In this role, you will work with global peers on teams dedicated to areas of the product portfolio, from the product, design, infrastructure, architecture, and back/front-end engineering teams. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">Your responsibilities will include delivering a multi-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">component</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> platform, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">leveraging</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> your </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0">experience</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> helping to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> design and </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW29471199 BCX0">developing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> production-quality systems. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth within a high-performing </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW29471199 BCX0">team</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW29471199 BCX0"> culture.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW29471199 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p>Our work culture at <strong>Affinidi</strong> is shaped by the following tenets:    </p>
<ul>
<li style="font-style: italic;"><em>We are unapologetically customer-focused </em></li>
<li style="font-style: italic;"><em>We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance </em></li>
<li style="font-style: italic;"><em>Embraces experimentation and builds fast </em></li>
<li style="font-style: italic;"><em>We have the courage to be misunderstood </em></li>
<li style="font-style: italic;"><em>We work together to unlock data   </em></li>
</ul>
<p>Further, Affinidi’s focus on the open source community, and collaboration with standards bodies to develop the next version of the internet – the Internet of Trust – guides every engineering and product decision we make. </p>
<p><strong> What’s in it for you:   </strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos,Arial",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Build and deliver secure, high-quality features and improvements for the </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Affinidi</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> Elements Platform using </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Rust</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Experience in</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">TypeScript </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">and</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> Dart</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">will set you above other applicants for this role</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Create standards-compliant world-class software systems and components, most of which will be open sourced as our commitment to the OSS and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">decentralised</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> community</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Contribute to</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">architectural direction </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">while staying hands-on with development</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Help d</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">esign and implement solutions to </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">complex, large-scale technical challenges</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Identify</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and drive the most critical improvements in </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">product quality, security, </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">and</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> performance</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Elevate engineering standards through your </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">mentorship</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and commitment to best practices.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Guide the team to build </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">well-tested, secure, </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">and</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> performant services</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Collaborate closely with product, security, and engineering peers in a </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">fast-paced, iterative environment</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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