Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA ( ). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.comTopcon Positioning System is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of a Senior Backend Developer (C++ / Python / Node.js).Work location: TOPCON Office located in Concordia sulla Secchia – Modena (Italy)The job can be performed 100% remote (Italy), with visit to our Concordia office when required.Job PurposeWe're developing next-generation platforms for automating construction, geospatial workflows, and edge computing. We're now looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ expertise and production experience in Python or Node.js. This is a hands‐on, cross‐functional role perfect for engineers who enjoy working on high‐performance systems in C++ while building scalable, cloud‐native services in modern backend stacks.Core Job Responsibilities
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Design and develop performance‐critical backend components in modern C++ (C++17 or later)Build and maintain web services and APIs in Node.js (TypeScript) or Python (asyncio)Optimize and bridge systems across languages — integrating low‐level C++ logic with higher‐level servicesWork closely with DevOps to deploy services in cloud‐native environments (AWS/Kubernetes)Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and ongoing refactoring initiativesWrite clean, tested, maintainable code and mentor peers on engineering best practicesTroubleshoot, profile, and optimize backend performance under high load
Education & Experience
5+ years of experience in backend development, including:Strong production experience with modern C++Proficiency in Node. xjrgpwk js (JavaScript/TypeScript) or PythonSolid understanding of multithreading, memory management, and system‐level optimizationExperience building scalable REST APIs, event‐driven services, or data pipelinesFamiliarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (preferably AWS)Comfortable working in a Linux development environment with Git, CI/CD, and monitoring toolsFluent in English — written and verbal — for working in global, distributed teams
Nice to Have
Background in high‐load systems, geospatial processing, or real‐time data pipelinesExposure to Kafka, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or time‐series databasesFamiliarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi)Passion for clean architecture, performance, and engineering excellence
Why Join Us?
Remote‐first culture with flexible global work arrangementsImpactful domain — our tools support the physical world: construction, mapping, infrastructureStrong engineering culture: modern stack, autonomy, and real technical challengesWork across multiple languages, domains, and performance layers
Working ConditionsWe offer a hybrid and flexible work setup that promotes both in‐person collaboration and individual focus:
Office presence: when required, ideally once a monthRemote work (Smart Working): Available for the working days to support productivity and work‐life balance
We'd love to hear from you! Please send us your application, and the earliest date you could join our team.For further information, please contact our Corporate Senior Recruiter TOPCON Europe Mr. Simone Masseroni by mailing #J-18808-Ljbffr