Senior Backend Engineer
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Ermes - Cybersecurity in Torino
Ermes – Cyber security S.p.A is a company providing advanced web security solutions for enterprises. Recognized by Gartner as the exclusive vendor for “Browser Security” in Italy and Europe , and a top 100 Cybersecurity AI company worldwide , Ermes revolutionizes web protection with its proprietary technology and aims to create a safer web experience for everyone.
Join Ermes in transforming web security and shaping a safer digital world!
What we are looking for:
As a Senior Backend Engineer you will work on the design, implementation and maintenance of the backend services and infrastructure for the Ermes software platform, mainly working on APIs and microservices .
You are expected to write highly reliable , fully tested code and engage in code reviews for the other team members, with security in mind. You will be part of a highly skilled team , in which you will have to play a crucial role for the improvement of our award-winning product.
Key requirements include:
- BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of work experience in the field
- Strong programming proficiency in Python or other high-level programming languages
- Experience with MongoDB or other distributed NoSQL databases
- Experience with container and container orchestration tools ( Docker , Kubernetes )
- Experience with compute , network , and database services from at least one of the major cloud services providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Good knowledge of Git (Git-Flow branching model)
- Strong knowledge of software engineering processes, agile methodologies , tools, test development
- Knowledge of secure code design guidelines and attitude to constantly improve your skills
- Fluent in spoken and written Italian and English
Nice to have:
- MS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience with in-memory databases ( Redis )
- Experience with log databases ( Elasticsearch , Opensearch )
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments ( GitHub Actions )
- Experience working with web frameworks for Python (e.g., Tornado, Flask, FastAPI, Eve )
- Experience with serverless application development
- A disciplined approach to development, documentation, and code structure
What We Offer
A young work environment
Lavoro da remoto
Welfare annual package
Diversity friendly workspace
Salary range: €40,000–€50,000, depending on experience and seniority
Competitive variable compensation linked to business results and revenue growth
Health insurance coverage
€7 daily meal vouchers
Job Location:
Turin
This recruitment process is conducted in compliance with the principles of equal opportunity and is based exclusively on skills, professionalism, and merit. It is open to applicants of all genders, ages, nationalities, and personal circumstances, in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree No. 198⁄2006 (Code of Equal Opportunities), as amended, and Italian Legislative Decrees No. 215⁄2003 and No. 216⁄2003 .