Senior Backend Engineer - Rust; Remote EU

About Us

Ikerian AG (formerly Retin

AI Medical) is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer specialised in Rust to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a proficient problem-solver with a passion for building robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software across the stack, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and mentorship.

• Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code using the Rust programming language.
• Collaborate and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and teamwork to build high-quality software.
• Assist in establishing best practices for development, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor junior team members, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively.
• Design and build scalable solutions leveraging RESTful APIs and web services.

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education / open-source experience).
• 5+ years of demonstrated professional software development experience, including 2 - 3 years of demonstrable experience in Rust.
• Proficient in the Rust programming language in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrent programming.
• Experience in Axum, SQLx, Postgre
  
  SQL, HTMX or similar technologies.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Solid debugging and testing skills.
• Excellent English language communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.

• Understanding of Type Script, Python and JavaScript.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

• A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.
• A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion, which is fundamental to our ethos.
• Occasional travel to our HQ in Switzerland, immersing you in our core operations and company culture.