Junior Software Engineer Engineering • Milano •

Akamas S.p.A.; Liguria; Remoto; EUR 40.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading tech company in Liguria is seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer to join their team. You will develop backend systems for an AI-driven platform and collaborate closely with senior engineers. Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of experience in software development, particularly in Java, and demonstrate a passion for building scalable applications. Enjoy competitive salary, a company welfare package, and a remote-first work environment.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Company welfare package (€600)

Flexible working environment

Competenze

• 2-5 years of experience in backend or full-stack development.
• Passion for building impactful applications.
• Curiosity to learn about cloud technologies and DevOps.

Mansioni

• Contribute to the development by writing testable, maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and team rituals.
• Support testing and deployment using CI/CD tools.

Conoscenze

Java programming

REST APIs

Git and version control

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Communication skills

Formazione

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Strumenti

Spring framework

PostgreSQL

Python programming

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Descrizione del lavoro

We’re redefining performance engineering with AI - join us!

Akamas is a software platform that reshapes IT performance optimization through AI, automation, and the domain expertise we’ve developed by working with some of the most demanding enterprise customers across the world, achieving unprecedented levels of performance, efficiency, and cost savings.

About the role

We are looking for a Mid-level Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of the core back-end systems that power the automated optimization of modern applications.

You’ll work on a highly innovative platform that uses AI to automate observability, testing, and tuning of software stacks.

You’ll collaborate with a talented and experienced engineering team to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs. This role is a great opportunity to grow your skills in software development, DevOps practices, and performance engineering, while working closely with Product Managers and end users.

We believe that reducing the gap between developers and users leads to better understanding and better solutions - so your ideas and contributions will matter from day one.

What you bring

As a Software Engineer, you will :

• Contribute to the development of our product by writing code that is easy to test, ship, and maintain.
• Participate in code reviews to share and establish coding practices.
• Participate in team rituals such as daily stand-ups, planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Work with product and engineering teams to refine feature requirements and design.
• Support testing and deployment of features using modern CI / CD tools.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate design choices and evolutions with scalability, reliability, and security in mind.

What we're looking for

A degree in Computer Science or Engineering

2-5 years of experience in backend or full-stack development (internships included)

Passion for building impactful applications at scale, applying state of the art code practices and tools.

Experience with Java programming.

Basic understanding of REST APIs and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL).

Familiarity with Git and version control practices.

Interest in working with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Strong communication skills and eagerness to work in a collaborative team environment.

Curiosity and willingness to learn about cloud technologies, performance engineering, and DevOps practices.

Nice to have (but not required)

Experience with Spring framework and non-relational databases such as Elasticsearch.

Experience with Python programming language.

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Exposure to CI / CD pipelines and test automation tools.

Interest in performance tuning and / or machine learning concepts.

Why Akamas

Join our team and make a real impact : At Akamas, we're looking for dynamic people who want to grow fast and make a difference in their field from the start.

Flexibility & trust : We're a remote-first company that values freedom and responsibility. You’ll have the autonomy to work where you perform best, while staying connected to a collaborative, supportive team.

Competitive salary & company welfare : Your hard work deserves recognition! Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects your skills and dedication. As a part of our team, you'll also receive a company welfare package of €600, useful for fuel, bills, wellness, and well-being!

Sustainability matters : We care about people and the planet : in the office, you’ll find fresh fruit from Cortilia and a commitment to local, sustainable choices.

Tech your way : Mac or Windows? Up to you. We’ll set you up with the tools that make you feel at home and help you do your best work.

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