Full-Time

Senior Back End Developer

Smart Lending

Cerved

Cerved

Business intelligence and credit risk analytics

Compensation Overview

€40k - €55k/yr

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy + 1 more

More locations: Mangone, Italy

Hybrid

Hybrid work is available in Milan or Mangone.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
jQuery
Python
JavaScript
React.js
MySQL
Data Science
Git
Product Management
Java
Docker
Microservices
AWS
Jenkins
Maven
REST APIs
DevOps
Angular
Spring
HTML/CSS
Hibernate
Requirements
  • At least 4–5 years of experience in structured companies or complex digital projects, including backend development.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to analyze problems, propose effective solutions, and contribute proactively to process improvement while collaborating in cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with persistence and databases, including Hibernate, Java Persistence API (JPA), and ReactiveMongoRepository.
  • Knowledge of modern architectures, including microservices and event-driven architectures, with attention to performance, maintainability, and testing.
  • Experience with monolithic systems and complex legacy contexts.
  • Basic knowledge of DevOps and version control, including Git and Maven.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Java versions 17 and 21 using Spring Boot, including Spring MVC and Spring WebFlux.
  • Collaborate with Data Science, Front End, and Product Management teams to build smart, data-driven features and define technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Participate actively in code review and continuous improvement of the codebase.
  • Create and manage secure, scalable REST APIs and promote coding, testing, and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) best practices.
  • Work with relational databases such as MySQL and non-relational databases such as DocumentDB to ensure data performance and consistency.
  • Use Docker for local development, image creation, and deployment to user acceptance testing and production environments.
  • Support the integration and modification of Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) processes using Camunda or other workflow systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Python, React, Angular, AWS services including SNS, SQS, SSM, S3, IAM, Lambda, and API Gateway, Jenkins, HTML, CSS, standard JavaScript, and jQuery.
  • Experience with web technologies used in support of JavaServer Pages (JSP).

Cerved is an Italian business intelligence and data analytics company helping organizations make informed financial, commercial, and credit decisions. Its services span credit and business ratings, fraud and compliance risk, lending decision support, credit management, and real estate valuation for SMEs, enterprises, and financial institutions. What sets Cerved apart is its blend of proprietary data, ratings expertise, and consulting built over decades in the Italian market. The goal is to help clients pursue sustainable, well-informed growth.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Donato Milanese, Italy

Founded

1974

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Italy's 2026 GDP forecast of 0.6% supports modest demand for risk data.
  • Cerved's 2026 forecast says export growth keeps client credit monitoring relevant.
  • The company remains the reference provider for Italian banks needing local registry depth.

What critics are saying

  • Cerved posted €146 million 2025 losses, signaling weak capital discipline.
  • ION's 1.6 billion euros of expensive debt pressures Cerved through 2026.
  • Union pressure and executive exits, including Giulia Cavalli, signal unstable leadership.
  • CRIF and low-cost API rivals erode Cerved's pricing power in Italy.
  • If refinancing tightens, parent-level strain can force asset sales or restructuring.

What makes Cerved unique

  • Cerved still owns Italy's deepest chamber-of-commerce credit and KYB data advantage.
  • Its Risk Intelligence Hub and monitoring tools embed workflows for banks and AR teams.
  • Cerved Industry Forecast keeps proprietary Italian macro and sector risk intelligence current.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options