Backend Developer

Solomei Ai; Lazio; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A technology company in Italy is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design and implement scalable backend services for their AI-driven platform. You will be responsible for ensuring high performance and reliability of systems while working closely with the core team. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in backend development and expertise in TypeScript and Node.js.

Competenze

• 5+ years of backend development experience with a strong background in high-performance systems.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript and Node.js with a grasp of asynchronous programming.
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment that values ownership and accountability.

Mansioni

• Design and implement high-performance backend services for an AI-driven platform.
• Build systems optimized for high availability and scalability.
• Collaborate across teams to make impactful architectural decisions.

Conoscenze

Backend development

TypeScript

Node.js

AWS

Docker

API design

Asynchronous programming

Strumenti

Prisma

ClickHouse

Express

Aurora

Descrizione del lavoro

Backend Developer (Node.js & TypeScript)

The Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role at a transformative moment. As a Backend Developer, you’ll be an integral member of our team from day one. Your contributions will shape the architecture, performance, and scalability of our platform, designed to redefine its field. This is your chance to make foundational decisions, implement robust systems, and directly impact a product’s evolution.

Backend Development

Design, implement, and optimize high-performance backend services that power our AI-driven platform.

Scaling & Performance

Build and maintain systems optimized for high availability, scalability, and efficiency, capable of handling large datasets and complex workflows.

Infrastructure Management

Architect and manage a reliable infrastructure using AWS services (ECS, RDS), Docker, and other cloud tools.

Data & Storage

Work with relational and analytical databases such as Aurora and ClickHouse, ensuring fast queries and consistent performance.

System Monitoring & Reliability

Leverage Datadog and CloudWatch to monitor infrastructure health, detect bottlenecks, and enhance reliability.

Core Technologies

Work with TypeScript, Node.js, Prisma, ClickHouse, and Express to build scalable and maintainable systems.

Best Practices

Uphold coding standards, maintain comprehensive documentation, and implement workflows that support long-term technical excellence.

Complex Challenges You’ll Tackle

Designing resilient and scalable backend systems that support multimodal AI workflows.

Managing infrastructure growth and optimizing performance for large-scale data processing.

Collaborating across teams to make impactful architectural and technical decisions.

Balancing cost-efficiency with high-performance requirements in production systems.

You May Be a Good Fit If You Are

Experienced & Versatile

You have 5+ years of backend development experience with a strong background in building distributed, high-performance systems.

Proficient in Modern Backend Technologies

You have deep expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and frameworks such as Express or Fastify, with a strong grasp of asynchronous programming and API design.

Autonomous & Impact-Driven

You thrive in a hands-on environment that values ownership, accountability, and independence.

Performance-Oriented

You’re passionate about optimizing code, reducing latency, and ensuring system efficiency.

Collaborative & Communicative

You work effectively within small teams and can collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Curious & Adaptable

You stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and enjoy solving new types of problems.

Bonus Points

• Experience in a startup or early-stage environment, particularly as a founder or core contributor.
• Familiarity with machine learning (ML) or AI systems, especially data-intensive or inference-heavy applications.
• Knowledge of SDK design or developer experience (DX) principles.

Team, Values & Benefits

You’ll join our core team in a collaborative, hands-on environment. Based in our Milan office, you’ll work closely with the founders and have the opportunity to make high-impact contributions from the outset.