Software Engineer Junior (On site - Rome) - BackEnd

Agile Lab; Roma; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget €1,000/year

Career ladder with salary bands

Conference attendance support

Onboarding support

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Agile Lab in Rome is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to analyze, design, and develop complex software systems while maintaining high standards across the Software Development Life Cycle. You will work on-site in Rome, collaborate with a skilled team, and grow through a structured career ladder, training budget, and conference opportunities.

The role welcomes 1-2 years of software engineering experience and a passion for modern technologies like Scala, Java, Python, NoSQL, Docker, Spring Boot,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 1-2 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Scala, Java and Python (nice to have).
• Familiarity with NoSQL DB (MongoDB, DynamoDB) and distributed architectures.
• Understanding of Docker tools; Spring Boot, Akka/Pekko; and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement complex systems.
• Adhere to SDLC quality standards.
• Stay up-to-date with technologies.
• Understand and optimize system performance.
• Fix issues proactively and deliver robust systems.

Skills

Scala

Java

Python

NoSQL DB

Docker

Spring Boot

Akka/Pekko

CI/CD

Git

Security

Design Review

Proactivity

Team Player

Networking issues

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

We Offer

Agile Lab is a company founded in 2014 with the mission to create value for its customers in data-intensive environments through customisable solutions that establish performance-driven processes, sustainable architectures and automated platforms based on data governance best practices. Having delivered over 100 successful Elite Data Engineering initiatives, we have used this experience to create Witboost: a modular, technology-agnostic platform that enables modern organisations to discover, value and produce their data in both traditional environments and fully compliant Data Mesh architectures. With a highly skilled team of over 300 data engineers based in Europe, Agile Lab helps organisations with their data-driven transformation.

Take a look at our handbook to discover our core values and processes.

Opportunity

Based in Rome, Italy, the Junior Software Engineer role involves analyzing, designing, and developing complex software systems while maintaining high standards throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Salary and job classification

• Base salary: €38.5K - €48.5K
• CCNL: Commercio
• Ladder: Software Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, and implements complex systems;
• Builds software solutions by adhering to our quality standards about SDLC;
• Makes active efforts to stay up-to-date with technologies;
• Understands and optimizes system performances;
• Takes the initiative to fix issues before they become a problem;
• Delivers complex systems, well-baked, and almost bug-free;
• Proactively identifies problems with requirements and project plan.

Requirements

• Essential working on site: Rome, Italy;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science;
• Minimum experience of 1-2 years as a Software Engineer;
• Good knowledge of Scala, Java, Python (nice to have)
• Good knowledge of NoSQL DB (MongoDB, DynamoDB…) and distributed architectures (Kafka knowledge is a bonus);
• Understanding Docker tools;
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, Akka/Pekko
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes;
• Knowledge of IaC principles, Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have);
• Experience with version control systems like Git;
• Excellent knowledge of security, protocols, and open standards;
• Conducting Design and Code Review;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proactivity;
• Business and functional understanding;
• Team Player;
• Ability to solve complex networking, data, and software issues.

We Offer

Care about Growth & Development

• Training budget: €1.000 per year and 12 hours per month fully dedicated to your learning and growth;
• Structured career path with clear expectations and salary for each level;
• Opportunity to attend international conferences, with additional support for travel and accommodation;
• Onboarding support during your first week;
• Dedicated coaching throughout your growth.
• Care about Well-being
• Stimulating environment focused on both professional and personal growth;
• Psychological support: 5 sessions fully covered by the company, with the option to continue therapy at a reduced rate, & mental health webinars with Unobravo.

Care About Benefits & Financial Support

• Meal vouchers;
• Health insurance;
• Referral bonus if you bring people as talented as you;
• Company prizes.

Care about Family & Life

• Extended parental leave, including +15 days fully paid by the company;
• Paid leave for children’s illness and additional support beyond standard policies;
• Childcare support: vouchers for daycare and babysitting services;
• Inclusive policies supporting all types of families.

Care about Perks & Tools

• Welcome pack with all the equipment you need to work;
• Corporate benefits portal with discounts on travel, fashion, technology and more.

Care About Company & Culture

• Turnover rate: 8.29% (below the market average), not by chance but thanks to clear career paths, ongoing feedback and real attention to people’s growth;
• Inclusive environment where you can truly be yourself, backed by our certifications in Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and SA8000, reflecting our commitment to ethical and responsible working conditions;
• Company rated 4.8/5 for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor;
• Certified Great Place to Work three times in a row.

Extra benefits

For RELOCATED WORKERS

• Accommodation Agile Lab provides company-arranged housing in Rome.
• Meals Meal expenses covered.
• Home Visits Reimbursement of travel costs to your hometown (only for city of residence).
• Transportation to Office Covered travel costs to reach the office.
• Daily Allowance €46.48 per working day;
• Relocation Support 1 additional working day off to manage your move.

For COMMUTERS

• Meals Up to €30/day reimbursement for lunch (no meal vouchers). Alternatively: up to €7/day grocery reimbursement (for meals eaten at the office).
• Transportation

Mileage Reimbursement For Using Your Own Car To

• reach the office directly, or
• meet colleagues at a designated pickup point (for company car rides).

How We Work

• We don't like hierarchies: we work as a team;
• We don't like bureaucracies; we prefer a sense of responsibility;
• We like data, certainly, so anything that is measurable;
• We want to make a positive change in our industry;
• Empathy, humility, collaboration, and willingness to challenge ourselves are the basis of our work.

Not sure which level to apply for? Check out our Career Ladder to learn more.

Please note: Applications from people in European time zones will be considered.

People who successfully complete our selection process will be included in the Agile Lab backlog, valid for six months.

This position is open to everyone, regardless of gender, and we strongly encourage applications from both male and female candidates pursuant to Art. 27 of Legislative Decree no. 198/2006, as well as those who identify themselves as non-binary or of any other kind. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We revolutionize how enterprises manage their Data & AI products at scale, making data business-actionable for humans and AI.