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Timeneye is a fast-growing SaaS company providing intuitive and powerful time tracking solutions for teams around the world.
Recently acquired by Office Timeline, we're strengthening our position in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
To accelerate our growth, we're expanding our development team.
As we evolve our platform and integrate with more productivity tools, we're looking for a talented Backend Web Developer to join us in Modena and help take Timeneye to the next level.
Role Purpose
You'll be part of a collaborative and cross-functional team, focusing on
designing and scaling the backend systems
that power Timeneye's product ecosystem—including the main web app, APIs, and integrations.
Your work will directly impact the
reliability
,
security
,
scalability
, and
performance
of our platform, ensuring a seamless experience for thousands of teams worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain
robust data models
and schemas to support complex business logic and reporting
Develop and optimize
RESTful APIs
used by frontend clients and integrations
Ensure data
consistency
,
concurrency
handling
, and
transactional integrity
across the system
Identify and resolve
performance
bottlenecks
, ensuring scalable and efficient backend services
Implement
secure coding practices
and safeguard the platform against
vulnerabilities
(e.g., SQL injection, brute-force attacks, privilege escalation)
Manage relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) with a focus on
query optimization, indexing, and scalability
Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions
Contribute to
architectural decisions
, technical discussions, and long-term scaling strategies
Work in a
Docker-based containerized environmen
t for development and deployment
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in backend web development
Strong experience in backend programming with
PHP
(preferred) or similar languages (e.g., Python)
Solid expertise with web frameworks, especially
Laravel
(preferred)
Proven ability to design and optimize
RESTful APIs
and backend services
Strong knowledge of
data modeling
,
schema design, and database optimization
Proficiency with common relational database systems (
MySQL
preferred, but also PostgreSQL or MS SQL), including advanced
query
design
,
indexing
strategies, and
performance tuning
Experience managing concurrency, transactions, and consistency challenges in web applications
Familiarity with
Redis
, including caching strategies and cache management for performance optimization
Experience in designing and developing
asynchronous jobs
and managing job queues for background processing
Hands-on experience with
Docker
(Docker files, Docker Compose, etc.)
Solid
Git
knowledge and collaborative workflows (branching, PR reviews, CI/CD integration)
Strong understanding of
web security fundamentals: RBAC, encryption, input validation, XSS/SQL injection prevention
English proficiency at B2 level or higher
(spoken and written)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Practical experience with WebSockets for building real-time features and event-driven applications
Experience with cloud platforms, especially Azure (preferred) or AWS
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI pipelines
Experience with asynchronous processing, queues, and distributed systems
Understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices
Familiarity with Microsoft Power platform (Power BI, Power Automate) and the Office365 suite
Hybrid work model: 3 days per week in our Modena office
Free coffee and snacks in the office
Work on a fast-growing product with a global user base
Help scale a SaaS product in a rapid growth phase with evolving technical demands
Contribute to high-impact backend projects such as integrations, API evolutions, and performance optimization
Join an international and multicultural team
Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role with ownership of backend architecture and systems
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