Senior Software Engineer – Backend​/Distributed Systems

Position: Senior Software Engineer – Backend / Distributed Systems
We are looking for a Senior Backend/Distributed Systems Engineer to build and operate high-performance services that integrate with distributed storage systems  will design resilient architectures, solve complex production issues, and collaborate across global time zones—apply to help deliver reliable systems.

Responsibilities Design scalable backend services that integrate with multiple storage systems

Build high-performance distributed components with a focus on reliability and correctness

Develop and maintain Rust services across the full lifecycle from design to production

Implement concurrency models using async programming and multithreading patterns

Create and evolve RPC-based interfaces using gRPC or Apache Thrift Troubleshoot production incidents, debug complex failures, and restore service quickly

Provide on-call support and improve operational readiness through runbooks and automation

Apply system design and distributed systems principles to consistency, replication, and sharding trade-offs Collaborate across global teams and align on interfaces, SLAs, and rollout plans

Requirements3+ years of Rust backend engineering experience

Experience with C/C++, understanding of complex low-level systems

Strong distributed storage systems experience building, designing, or operating storage components

Strong concurrent programming skills with async patterns and multithreading

Strong RPC services experience using gRPC or Apache Thrift Strong cloud-native architecture experience with service discovery and service mesh concepts

Strong data structures and algorithms knowledge for system-level problem solving

Solid system design skills for scalable, distributed, high-availability backends

Proven troubleshooting skills for debugging production issues

Flexible collaboration availability for occasional early/late meetings across global time zones

Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)
Clear communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams

Nice to have

Go Language Python Java Linux System  design and analysis

We offer

International projects with top brands

Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses

Unlimited access to the Linked In Learning library and 22,000+ courses

Global career opportunities

Volunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and Linked In