Senior Java Software Engineer Fully Remote
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Optimis Tech in Italia
Senior Java Developer (Freelance) È il candidato/la candidata ideale per questa occasione? Fully Remote (European time zone)
Contract Duration: 6-month initial contract
Our client is a well-established European technology consultancy delivering complex digital transformation projects for enterprise and public sector organisations. They are expanding their engineering team and are looking for two experienced Senior Java Developers to join a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions.
The team is predominantly based in Italy, making Italian language skills advantageous; however, English is widely used when required, so candidates who are comfortable communicating in English are also encouraged to apply.
As a Senior Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and delivering robust Java applications. The client is also embracing modern AI-assisted development practices, so experience using AI tools to enhance productivity and software delivery is highly valued.
Design,
develop and maintain enterprise Java applications.
Produce clean, maintainable and well-tested code following best practices.
Collaborate closely with technical leads and fellow developers.
Contribute to technical discussions and identify the most effective implementation approach.
Utilise AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and code quality.
Work within containerised and cloud-native environments.
Required Skills & Experience
~5–6+ years' commercial Java development experience.
~ Strong experience developing enterprise-scale Java applications.
~ Daily hands-on experience with Docker (essential).
~ Strong knowledge of GitHub.
~ Experience with OpenShift.
~ Experience working with Azure and/or AWS.
~ Experience using Agentic AI and AI-assisted development tools.
~ Ability to balance thoughtful analysis with pragmatic delivery.
~ Strong understanding of software engineering best practices.
Language Requi