Rust Developer

IDR is seeking a Software Developer (Rust) to join one of our top clients for a hybrid opportunity in New York, NY. This role involves supporting a financial services firm focused on multi-strategy asset management, specifically assisting with migrating their systems from a legacy environment to a modern cloud-native platform using Rust. The position offers a dynamic environment where innovative backend development and cloud expertise are essential for success. Candidates with hands-on Rust experience (or demonstrable production-grade Rust project work) are highly encouraged to apply! Position Overview for the Software Developer (Rust):Develop and enhance cloud-native distributed systems on AWS in a production environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and modernize platforms, including migration projects. Contribute to creating scalable, high-performance services with a focus on reliability, security, and operational excellence. Engage in full lifecycle software development, from planning to deployment and maintenance. Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure high-quality deliverables. Requirements for the Software Developer (Rust):5+ years of backend/software engineering experience, including building cloud-native distributed systems on AWS in production environments.2+ years of hands-on Rust experience (or demonstrable production-grade Rust project work), including async/concurrency and performance tuning. Deep knowledge of AWS core services and cloud patterns (e.g., networking/VPC, IAM/security, compute/containerization, monitoring/logging).Proven ability to design and build greenfield platforms (new services, data contracts, CI/CD standards, and operational readiness) in a regulated environment.