Backend Software Engineer

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants We are Edgemony , a company specializing in training and recruiting in Tech, AI and Digital Product Management . For an innovative client operating in the field of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence , we are seeking an experienced and highly-skilled Backend Software Engineer to join their cognitive platform team. The company is focused on developing cutting-edge cognitive platforms that power next-generation humanoid systems. About The Role You will be a key player in designing, building, and scaling the core backend systems and infrastructure that power our humanoid robot's cognitive platform . You will tackle complex challenges related to distributed systems, real-time communication, and high-performance computing, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the platform's brain. Your work will directly impact the robot's ability to process information, learn, and interact with the world. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative client in the robotics sector and contribute to their mission of revolutionizing human-robot interaction with cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Main Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Python. Implement and optimize concurrent systems using asyncio, multithreading, and/or multiprocessing. Architect and build robust distributed systems components. Develop and manage real-time communication channels using WebSockets and Pub/Sub messaging systems (e.g., MQTT, NATS, Redis Pub/Sub). Write clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code. Collaborate closely with frontend developers, robotics engineers, and infrastructure teams. Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure system reliability. Work with containerization (Docker) and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes / Helm). Contribute to database design and management (noSQL and SQL). Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. (Nice to have) Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation efforts. Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies, concurrency patterns, and distributed systems best practices. Requirements Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering. Strong proficiency in Python. Deep understanding and hands-on experience with concurrent programming in Python (asyncio, multithreading, multiprocessing). Proven experience designing and building distributed systems. Experience with WebSockets and Pub/Sub messaging patterns/systems. Experience with containerization using Docker. Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL). Experience with version control systems (Git). Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. English proficiency (written and spoken). Nice to Have Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., GitHub Actions). Experience with cloud platforms. Experience with Kubernetes. Benefits Contract Type: Full-time Smart Working: Available (1 day/week, subject to team policy) Driving Licence: Required La ricerca è rivolta ai candidati di ambosessi (L. 903/77). Si prega di leggere l'informativa sulla privacy ai sensi dell'art. 13 del Regolamento (UE) 2016/679 sulla protezione dei dati (GDPR). Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr