Backend software engineer

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsWe areEdgemony, a company specializing intraining and recruiting in Tech, AI and Digital Product Management.For an innovative clientoperating in the field of advancedrobotics and artificial intelligence, we are seeking an experienced and highly-skilledBackend Software Engineerto join their cognitive platform team. The company is focused on developing cutting-edge cognitive platforms that power next-generation humanoid systems.About The RoleYou will be a key player indesigning, 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign, 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 Web Sockets 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 (no SQL 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.RequirementsMaster'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 Web Sockets and Pub/Sub messaging patterns/systems.Experience with containerization using Docker.Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., Mongo DB, Postgre SQL).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 HaveExperience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Git Hub Actions).Experience with cloud platforms.Experience with Kubernetes.BenefitsContract Type: Full-timeSmart Working: Available (1 day/week, subject to team policy)Driving Licence: RequiredLa 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 levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting