Senior Backend Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in Italy.

In this role, you will join a globally distributed engineering team working on cutting-edge solutions that simplify international workforce management. You will contribute to building scalable APIs, automation systems, and integrations that power a modern HR platform used worldwide. The position offers the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges with real-world impact, enabling businesses to operate seamlessly across borders. You’ll work in an asynchronous, innovation-driven environment where autonomy and ownership are highly valued. Collaboration happens across cross-functional teams, allowing you to influence both product and technical decisions. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about backend engineering, automation, and designing systems that scale globally.

• Lead the development of large-scale backend projects and contribute to cross-team engineering initiatives
• Design, build, and maintain robust APIs, integrations, and backend services
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to propose and implement technical solutions
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through best engineering practices
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and continuous improvement of the codebase
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a strong technical culture
• Contribute to platform improvements, including automation workflows and agent-based execution systems
• Implement verification processes (tests, checks, guardrails) to ensure high-quality outputs
• Engage in team-wide activities such as hiring, support rotations, and technical discussions

Requirements:

• Strong backend engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering scalable, secure production systems
• Solid experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, or similar)
• Ability to design systems end-to-end, from specification to implementation and validation
• Experience with or interest in automation workflows, AI-driven systems, or agent-based architectures
• Proficiency in breaking down complex problems and delivering iterative improvements
• Familiarity with functional programming languages (Elixir, Erlang, Scala, Clojure, etc.) is a plus
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) is advantageous
• Exposure to modern frontend technologies (React, Next.js, or similar) is beneficial
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a remote, asynchronous work environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $53,300 to $119,850 USD (based on location, skills, and experience)
• Stock options and equity participation
• Fully remote work with the flexibility to work from anywhere
• Flexible working hours and unlimited paid time off
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Learning and development budget
• Home office setup budget and IT equipment provided
• Budget for co-working spaces or local team gatherings
• Inclusive, supportive, and innovation-driven work culture