💥 FREELANCE SENIOR JAVA SOFTWARE ENGINEER – LUCRATIVE RATES – REMOTE ITALY 💥
🚀 Freelance Senior Java Software Engineer
Location: Italy (must be Italy-based)
Client: Software Development Company – Rome
Contract: Freelance / Contractor
Duration: 6–12 months (high likelihood of extension)
Working Model: Fully Remote
Hybrid Option: Available if preferred (Rome)
Daily Rate: €550 – €750 per day
About the Role
Our client are a well-established software development company based in Rome, delivering modern, scalable solutions for Italian and international clients.
They are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer (Freelance) to join one of their core engineering teams on a long-term contract. This role suits an experienced freelancer who is comfortable working autonomously, contributing to architectural decisions, and delivering high-quality backend solutions.
The position is fully remote, with optional hybrid working in Rome for those who prefer occasional on-site collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications
* Build and enhance backend services, APIs, and microservices
* Contribute to technical and architectural decisions
* Produce clean, well-structured, and testable code
* Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders
* Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices
* Debug, optimise, and improve existing systems
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years’ commercial experience in Java development
* Strong hands-on experience with Java (8+), Spring, Spring Boot
* Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
* Experience working with SQL and relational databases
* Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
* Comfortable working in remote, agile teams
* Demonstrable experience working as a freelancer / contractor (essential)
* Must be based in Italy and able to invoice as a freelancer
Nice to Have
* Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Docker and Kubernetes
* Event-driven or messaging-based architectures
* Experience working with international clients
* Agile / Scrum environment exposure
Language Requirements
* English: Professional working proficiency (written and spoken)
* Italian: Advantageous but not required
What’s on Offer
* Highly competitive daily rate (€550–€750/day)
* Long-term contract (6–12 months + extension)
* 100% remote working within Italy
* Optional hybrid working in Rome
* Well-defined projects and consistent workload
* Collaborative, senior-level engineering environment
* Efficient interview process and fast onboarding
📩 Interested? Contact info@optimistech.co to learn more about this fantastic opportunity!