Software Engineer

As the world moves towards hybrid clouds and cloud-native architectures, optimizing IT stacks to maximize cost efficiency, performance, and sustainability has become increasingly complex, involving hundreds of parameters and billions of combinations. Akamas is a software platform that redefines IT performance optimization through AI, automation, and domain expertise developed with demanding enterprise customers worldwide, achieving unprecedented levels of performance, efficiency, and cost savings. About the role We are looking for a Junior or Mid-level Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to developing core back-end systems that power automated optimization of modern applications. You will work on an innovative platform using AI to automate observability, testing, and tuning of software stacks. Collaborate with a talented engineering team to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs. This role offers growth in software development, DevOps practices, and performance engineering, working closely with Product Managers and end users. Your ideas and contributions will matter from day one, helping bridge the gap between developers and users for better solutions. Your responsibilities Develop our product by writing testable, shippable, and maintainable code. Participate in code reviews to share and establish best practices. Engage in team rituals such as daily stand-ups, planning, demos, and retrospectives. Refine feature requirements and design with product and engineering teams. Support testing and deployment using modern CI/CD tools. Evaluate design choices with senior engineers, considering scalability, reliability, and security. What we're looking for A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 1–3 years of backend or full-stack development experience (including internships). Passion for building impactful applications at scale with modern coding practices. Experience with Java, REST APIs, and relational databases like PostgreSQL. Familiarity with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Curiosity and eagerness to learn about cloud, performance engineering, and DevOps practices. Nice to have Experience with Spring, Elasticsearch, Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and test automation. Interest in performance tuning and machine learning concepts. Why Akamas? Make a Real Impact: Join a dynamic team making a difference from day one. Flexibility and Trust: Work remotely with autonomy in a collaborative environment. Competitive Salary and Welfare: Enjoy a competitive salary and a €600 welfare package. Sustainability: Access fresh fruit and support local, environmentally responsible products. Choose your preferred tools—Mac or Windows—and code on a device that suits your style! J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Pavia, Lombardia, IT

Posted Date: 7/5/2025