Senior Backend Engineer

Location: Bergamo, Lombardy

Rate: €270 per day (travel expenses included)

Duration: 6 months (renewable based on performance)

Work Model: 50% on-site, 50% remote

Languages: Italian: Native or Professional. English: Professional (nice to have)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our client's Development Team. The ideal candidate will be involved throughout the entire software development lifecycle from initial analysis to production release. This role plays a key part in defining technological choices and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and stakeholders to analyse business requirements.
• Define software solutions and technological choices in coordination with the Development Team, Software Architect, and Engineering Manager.
• Create and maintain technical documentation supporting proposed solutions.
• Estimate development and maintenance efforts.
• Support the planning and organization of project activities.
• Actively participate in the implementation of software solutions.
• Verify and validate deliverables to ensure alignment with quality standards.
• Contribute to testing activities and troubleshoot any issues.

Technical Requirements

• Senior-level experience.
• Excellent knowledge of .NET.
• Proven experience developing cloud-native backend applications.
• Expertise in microservices architectures (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, Azure preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Java.
• Experience in the IoT sector, ideally within smart building environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to support the professional development of junior team members.
• Experience coordinating small work groups.