Tauri Lead Engineer – Desktop Client - Madagascar
JOB DESCRIPTION Tauri Lead Engineer – Desktop Client Information Technology |
Ref.: DIA-2026-IT-13 |
■ Location | ■ Seniority | ■ Estimated duration | ■ Contract |
Madagascar – Remote | Expert – 10+ years preferred, or strong Senior (5 to 10 years) | 6 months | To be confirmed |
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Our client, an international multi-entity group, is building a security-critical, privacy-first information system on its own on-premise infrastructure: hardened mobile and desktop applications, hardware-key authentication, legally isolated data for each group entity, and self-hosted finance and AI capabilities.
The programme is delivered by a senior, multi-disciplinary team working in two-week agile sprints, with compartmentalised access and a strong culture of security by design.
WORK ARRANGEMENT
This is a remote position: you will work from home, from Madagascar. No attendance at DI-Africa's offices is required.
THE ROLE
Lead the hardened Linux desktop client: Tauri application with shared React front end, system-level private network integration and secure update channel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Build the Tauri desktop application sharing the React code base with mobile.
● Define deny-by-default application capabilities.
● Integrate with the hardened Linux golden image, system i2pd and network health checks.
● Support USB WebAuthn hardware keys and the signed desktop update channel.
● Work closely with the endpoint factory on image integration.
TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT
● Rust (Tauri), TypeScript, React, Linux packaging, Bash.
● Hardened Linux, LUKS / Secure Boot.
● i2pd, USB WebAuthn.
PROFILE
Location | ● Based in Madagascar, working remotely from home. |
Experience | ● Expert – 10+ years preferred, or strong Senior (5 to 10 years) of relevant professional experience. |
Required skills | ● Production Tauri, or strong Rust with native WebView. ● Deny-by-default capability design. ● Network health checks. |
Nice to have | ● i2pd operations. ● SBOM and reproducible builds. |
Languages | ● Professional English required; French is a plus. |
Ways of working | ● Work independently on software development tasks. ● Write clean, straightforward, efficient code that meets acceptance criteria and specifications. ● Cover code with unit, property and integration tests where applicable. ● Write code documentation. ● Willingness to handle hardware: YubiKeys, HSMs, air-gapped machines, phone flashing. ● Comfortable working with compartmentalised access. ● Proactive, requiring minimal supervision or mentoring. ● Proactive in identifying potential problems and implementing solutions. ● Efficient time management and respect of deadlines. ● Practical experience with agile software development methods. |
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About DI-Africa
DI-Africa supports industrial, mining, oil & gas and services groups with their hiring across Africa: Employer of Record (EOR), recruitment & sourcing, payroll & compliance, immigration & work permits, international mobility, health insurance.
Our recruitment process
- Online application — acknowledgement within 48 hours.
- DI-Africa interview — conversation with a recruitment consultant.
- Client interview — short-list presented to the client.
- Offer & onboarding — we support you until your first day.