Software Engineer

Akaion; Milano; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaion, Milano-based, is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to contribute to design, development, and scaling of modern web applications. You will work across backend and frontend, shaping architecture and delivering reliable features.

The role requires strong Python, React with TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and GCP experience; you will collaborate with product and design teams, uphold code quality, and help deploy scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python for backend development.
• Solid knowledge of React and TypeScript.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with GCP (e.g. Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, GKE, or similar)
• Good understanding of REST APIs and modern web architectures.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python.
• Build responsive frontend applications using React with TypeScript.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and data models.
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases (schema design, queries, performance).
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features.
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system scalability.

Skills

Python

React

TypeScript

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

GCP

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Akaion builds scalable, cloud-native products that turn complex ideas into fast, reliable digital experiences.

We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and scaling of modern web applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python
• Build responsive and high-performance frontend applications using React with TypeScript
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and data models
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases (schema design, queries, performance)
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and best practices
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system scalability

Requirements

• Strong experience with Python for backend development
• Solid knowledge of React and TypeScript
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Hands-on experience with GCP (e.g. Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, GKE, or similar)
• Good understanding of REST APIs and modern web architectures
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of FastAPI or similar Python frameworks
• Experience with cloud-native and scalable architectures
• Interest in AI-driven or data-intensive applications

Our Culture

At Akaion, we foster a culture built on ownership, transparency, and continuous learning. We believe in empowering people to take responsibility, think critically, and move fast without compromising quality. Collaboration, trust, and clear communication are at the core of how we work, enabling us to build scalable and impactful solutions together. We value curiosity, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset, encouraging innovation while staying grounded in solid engineering principles.

Compensation

Competitive (Fix Income + Stock Options)