Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer (Go/Python) – Freelance – Fully Remote Location:

Fully Remote- ITALY Languages:

Italian & English Contract Type:

Freelance

👤 Must be based in Italy – No sponsorship available

A freelance opportunity for a Backend Software Engineer with strong

Go development skills

and a solid focus on automated testing. This role sits at the heart of a modern microservices ecosystem, working with Kubernetes, Helm, CI/CD pipelines, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Role Overview You will join a cross‑functional engineering team responsible for building backend microservices, developing automated test suites, and contributing to a cloud‑native platform. The position is fully remote, with no travel required, and is ideal for engineers who enjoy autonomy, experimentation, and high‑quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities Backend Development Develop and maintain backend microservices using

Go

. Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical improvements. Automated Testing Write and maintain automated tests in

Python

. Collaborate closely with QA to ensure robust and reliable software. Use or support frameworks such as

Robot Framework

(optional). Cloud & DevOps Deploy and manage microservices on

Kubernetes

, using

Helm

for configuration. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (e.g.,

Jenkins

) to improve automation and delivery. Provide occasional support for performance testing (e.g.,

JMeter

). Database Management Work with

NoSQL databases

, especially

Cassandra

. Manage and optimize SQL databases when needed.

Technical Requirements Go:

Proven experience in backend development. Python:

Strong expertise, especially for automated testing. Databases:

Experience with Cassandra or strong SQL knowledge. Microservices:

Understanding of distributed architectures and key concepts. Kubernetes & Helm:

Basic command‑line knowledge to operate and deploy services. CI/CD:

Experience with pipelines, ideally Jenkins. Testing Tools:

Robot Framework (nice to have), JMeter (optional).

Soft Skills Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams. Strong problem‑solving mindset and willingness to experiment. Proactive, autonomous, and able to manage tasks independently.

Contract Details Freelance:

Yes Remote Work:

100% remote Travel:

None Personal Data Processing:

None Equipment:

Company‑provided laptop (non‑branded) Languages Required:

Italian & English