Senior Backend Engineer

About Us Based in Piacenza, Italy, we are a dynamic and fast-growing company driven by the passion and dedication of our exceptional team. We are specialized in developing cutting-edge device management (Unified Endpoint Management) and cybersecurity solutions (Mobile Threat Defense). Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition in the prestigious Gartner Hype Cycles – a significant achievement that fuels our continuous drive to innovate, explore new technologies, and tackle ambitious challenges. We are deeply committed to continuous improvement, not just in our products, but also in our internal processes and, most importantly, in ourselves. Do you possess the passion and talent to help us grow, innovate, and redefine what's possible? Apply now The Role : Senior Backend Engineer As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be pivotal in architecting, developing, and scaling the core services that power our platform. You'll drive the creation of robust, high-performance, and resilient backend systems, ensuring a seamless and exceptional experience for our users. Collaborating closely with our design, frontend, and product teams, you will translate complex requirements into elegant, scalable, and high-performing solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance services (primarily RESTful APIs) using mainly Go and PHP. Improve application and database performance. Identify and resolve complex issues during both development and production phases. Mentor junior and mid-level developers. Ensure code quality through thorough code reviews and extensive testing. Collaborate with DevOps to enhance CI / CD pipelines and deployment processes. Document implemented architectures and workflows. What We’re Looking For Experience 5+ years in backend development, with 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Go. Technical Skills Excellent proficiency in PHP and Go. Hands‑on experience with cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure). Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Familiarity with microservices architectures and design patterns. Proficiency in Docker and containerization. Experience with versioning tools (Git) and GitOps workflows. Ability to integrate and optimize caching systems (Redis, Memcached). Fluency in spoken and written English. Soft Skills Proven ability to work both autonomously and as a highly effective member of a collaborative team. Strong communication skills, enabling seamless interaction with designers, developers, and product stakeholders. A proactive and problem‑solving mindset, eager to tackle complex challenges. Nice If You Have Experience with in-memory systems (e.g. Redis, Memcached) and message brokers (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka). Proficiency in Python. Work experience in cybersecurity field. What We Offer We believe in fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. Here’s how we invest in our team : Clear Career Progression : Together, we’ll define a clear career path that aligns with your ambitions, leverages your skills, and capitalizes on opportunities within our expanding organization. Flexible Working Hours : We trust our team. There's no clocking in or out; we offer genuine flexibility to help you manage your work‑life balance effectively. Hybrid & Remote Work Options : Enjoy the freedom to work from home or in our offices, depending on your preference and team needs. While we embrace flexibility, we also value in-person connection, and our offices are always open for collaborative sessions or casual meetups. Performance-Based Incentives : Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. We reward your significant contributions with a robust bonus system tied to collective and individual results. #J-18808-Ljbffr