Senior AI / Agentic Python Software Engineer (Perm, Italy, Remote)

NearForm; Remoto; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior AI Python Engineer for a permanent remote role in Italy. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, strong skills in Python, Agentic AI systems, and AWS services. You will design and build applications while collaborating closely with clients to meet their needs and optimize system performance. Excellent communication skills are necessary, and a flexible work culture is emphasized, along with competitive benefits including health insurance and training allowances.

Servizi

Annual Company Bonus

Work Remotely and Flexibly

Paid Time Off Package

Remote Working Allowance

Training and Development Allowance

Healthcare

Pension & Insurances

Competenze

• 6+ years' commercial experience as a Senior Engineer.
• Experience in an agile environment.
• Ability to design & build applications using Python.
• Strong performance optimization skills.

Mansioni

• Design and build applications using Python.
• Develop agentic systems for GenAI applications.
• Collaborate with client teams to gather requirements.
• Optimize performance in applications for speed and scalability.
• Support component design and maintenance.

Conoscenze

Agentic AI systems with LangGraph/LangChain

Python (FastAPI, Pydantic)

React and Next.js

SQL mastery with PostgreSQL

LLM operations

AWS core services

Excellent communication skills

Professional proficiency in English

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior AI / Agentic Python Software Engineer (Perm, Italy, Remote)

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Senior AI / Agentic Python SoftwareEngineer (Perm, Italy, Remote)

This is a permanent full time remote opportunity for those based in Italy.

About Nearform

Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.

Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.

Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.

As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products.
Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems.

About the role

As a Senior AI Python Engineer at Nearform you will be designing & building applications using Python and build, and operate agentic systems that power GenAI applications. However as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include:

• Supporting component design, development and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team.
• Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment.
• Designing and implementing data storage solutions.
• Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Getting feedback from users and clients, and building solutions for them.
• Assisting with the analysis of client requirements.
• Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery.
• Collaborating with client teams.

What we are looking for in this person:

• Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 6 years’ commercial experience.
• Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment.
• Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions.
• Strong experience with Agentic AI systemswith LangGraph/LangChain (function calling, state management, planning)
• Strong Python experience(FastAPI, Pydantic)
• React and Next.js(SSR/ISR, streaming UIs)
• SQL masterywith PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization)
• LLM operations: prompt engineering, evaluation, observability
• AWS core services(ECS/Fargate, Lambda, S3, IAM)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Annual Company Bonus -We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 28 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
• Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 you can use to upskill yourself.
• Healthcare - Health insurance is provided for under the applicable national collective labor agreement (CCNL) and may be through the Fondo Est or QuAS.
• Pension & Insurances - We provide state pension + private pension with a match up to 1.55%, and Death in Service cover for peace of mind.

Our Interview Process

• Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
  An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment.
• Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom)
  A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your Python expertise, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment.
• Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)
  A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join.

Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.

If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.