Backend Developer
Pubblicato il 21-08-2026 - Avnet in Torino
Avnet, Inc. a Fortune 500 company and one of the global leaders in the field of distribution of electronic components is looking for a Backend Developer with strong Python experience to design and build scalable, high-performance services. You will work on innovative projects ranging from data platforms to AI/LLM integrations, directly contributing to the company’s digital transformation.
What You Will Be Doing:
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI
Build scalable and high-performance APIs for internal applications
Work with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
Design and optimize big data processing pipelines
Perform and optimize large-scale data transformations using Apache Spark on private cloud clusters
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data, frontend, business)
Manage code versioning using GitHub
Contribute to modern software architecture design
Optimize system performance and reliability.
The Ideal Person:
Must have:
Strong proficiency in Python
Hands-on experience with FastAPI
Experience with NoSQL databases, especially MongoDB
Strong experience working with big data systems and large-scale datasets
Proven ability to optimize performance of data transformations, particularly using Apache Spark
Experience working with distributed computing environments (e.g. private cloud clusters)
Familiarity with version control systems (GitHub or similar)
Experience building RESTful APIs
Solid understanding of backend architectures and microservices
High proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Nice to Have:
Experience with Neo4j
Knowledge of cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure
Experience with Elasticsearch
Background in AI / Machine Learning (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs)
Familiarity with data pipelines and analytics systems.
What's in it for you:
Hybrid working model.
A supportive multicultural team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
A strong open-do