Job#: 3023218 Job Description: Apex Systems is hiring a Back-End Developer II with strong, production-level Rust experience to support a global media and entertainment client. This role sits within the Media Technology & Operations group, building backend services and workflow automation that power content ingestion, live sports, and media delivery pipelines.
We are looking for a developer who uses Rust as their primary language and is comfortable working in cloud-native, distributed environments. You will build and maintain scalable services, REST APIs, and state-aware workflows that support high-volume media operations.
This is a highly collaborative engineering team that values clean code, ownership, and continuous improvement. You'll partner with front-end developers, QA, architects, and operations teams to deliver reliable, observable, and secure backend systems.
Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:
- 5+ years of hands-on Rust development (primary language)
- Experience with async Rust, Tokio, Actix, Axum, or similar frameworks.
- Cloud infrastructure experience (5+ years)
- AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure; containerized deployments; CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience building scalable backend services
- REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems, observability.
- Experience with workflow engines
- (SDVI Rally, Airflow, Step Functions, Argo Workflows, Jenkins, etc.)
- Experience with Node, Python, or C# is a plus
- (Secondary languages only - Rust must be primary.)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Location: Remote US
*Candidate must be able to work EST hours regardless of location*
Pay range: $60-70.86/hr
If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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