Freelance Backend Developer
Pubblicato il 08-09-2026 - Startup Bakery in Parma
We are Startup Bakery, an Italian startup studio that builds B2B SaaS companies from scratch.
We design and develop products that combine a simple and intuitive user experience, data-driven processes, and Artificial Intelligence, following a lean approach and focusing on solutions that generate real value and a positive impact on people and the planet ?.
How we work
? Trust & initiative – take ownership, experiment, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
? Work-life balance – results matter, not working hours.
? Flexibility – work remotely or join us at our Milan HQ whenever collaboration (and fun) is needed.
We are looking for a Freelance Backend Software Developer to collaborate on an innovative project developed by Startup Bakery.
You will be responsible for designing and developing scalable backend solutions, working closely with product, data, and engineering teams.
In a fast-moving and flexible environment, you will actively contribute to technical decisions and directly see the impact of your work.
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable and reliable APIs
- Contribute to the development of data-intensive and AI-driven backend systems
- Develop and manage databases and backend applications
- Collaborate with data scientists and other engineers to improve software solutions
- Ensure high code quality, performance, and scalability
Requisiti
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer / Developer
- Strong proficiency in Node.js, PHP, Laravel, Python
- Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform or AWS
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Good written and spoken English
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team
- Freelance collaboration
- Remote-first, with optional access to our Milan office