Senior Software Engineer

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Location: Rome, Italy
Hybrid: 3 days a week in office
We're looking for a
Senior Software Engineer
to join our
Data Science Team
in
Rome, Italy
.
This role sits within a high-performing engineering group tackling complex challenges in cloud-scale data infrastructure — designing and maintaining the cloud-native data pipeline engine that powers the Lansweeper platform. You won't just maintain systems; you'll shape how
AI
and intelligent automation transform how we process and reconcile massive datasets at scale.
Your work will directly impact how Lansweeper ingests, processes, and delivers actionable technology asset intelligence globally. You'll operate at the intersection of distributed systems and
AI?augmented engineering
, where judgment matters as much as code.
AI Fluency
At Lansweeper, we are building an
AI?native engineering culture
. We expect engineers to actively use
AI tools
across the software development lifecycle — including coding, testing, documentation, and system design. You should be comfortable working with
AI?assisted workflows
and continuously evolving how you use them.
Challenge
The Main Challenges You'll Face Are
Maintaining engineering rigor and system quality in an AI-assisted development environment
Scaling systems while balancing performance, reliability, and architectural clarity
Coordinating parallel AI-driven development workflows without losing technical coherence
Context & Impact
Drive the evolution of a distributed data pipeline
Contribute to architecture decisions and next-generation data processing
Influence how AI is applied to large-scale data systems
Build systems that scale across thousands of enterprise environments
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain scalable, cloud-native data processing services in Java and Go
Work in an AI?augmented workflow: guide AI tools, evaluate AI?generated code, and ensure production-grade quality
Own technical decisions and ensure long-term system health
Contribute to architecture design and cross-team technical strategy
Build and optimize ETL pipelines and data enrichment workflows
Develop RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints
Ensure strong test automation, code quality, and CI/CD practices
Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams
What We're Looking For (Key Requirements)
6+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer in cloud-based or data-driven systems
Hands-on experience with AI tools for coding, refactoring, testing, and documentation
Strong experience with Java and Go (preferred), or Python, Spark, Spring, TypeScript
Strong knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI, ArgoCD), Git, Kafka, Hadoop, Cassandra
Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse)
Experience with testing frameworks (Mockito, Testcontainers, Localstack)
Familiarity with observability tools (Grafana, OpenSearch)
Soft Skills
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Excellent problem-solving in distributed systems
Ownership mindset and comfort working in an agile environment
Team Info
You'll join the
Data Science Team
, an 8-person engineering unit based in Rome, collaborating with
Java Reactive Programming experts
and reporting to the
Senior Manager of Engineering
.
Our Offer
Salary range: €41,193 – €66,938 gross per year
Benefits:
Allowances — Meal vouchers (buoni pasto), typically €7–€10/day
Time off — Minimum 20 days paid leave + public holidays (national + local)
Health & protection — Public healthcare system with optional private health insurance, plus life insurance, disability coverage, and mental health support
Pension — Mandatory state pension contributions with optional supplementary pension plan.
Work setup — Hybrid working with full telework equipment and flexible working hours
Career growth and learning opportunities within a fast-scaling SaaS company.
Extra — Flexible remuneration plan (e.g., meals, transport, childcare), learning & development opportunities, and potential bonus or variable compensation
Career growth and learning opportunities within a fast-scaling SaaS company
Company events and international collaboration
Pay Transparency
We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this role is €41,193 – €66,938 gross per year. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, in alignment with internal pay equity and consistent evaluation criteria.
AI Usage During Hiring Process
We use AI to support and not replace decision-making during the hiring process. All hiring decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. Yo