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Published on 1 September 2026

Top cities hiring for backend developers in Italy right now

Companies across Italy are actively seeking backend developers, and the latest data from tailk.me shows 82 open positions nationwide. Below is a snapshot of the three cities with the highest demand, together with representative job listings.

Milano leads the market with 23 active offers, reflecting the city’s strong concentration of tech hubs, finance firms, and manufacturing industries that require robust server‑side solutions. The variety ranges from firmware engineering for industrial control systems to senior Java development, offering opportunities for both specialists and versatile backend engineers.

Roma follows closely with 14 openings, driven by a growing ecosystem of startups, public‑sector digital projects, and multinational corporations expanding their online services. Candidates can find roles focused on core backend development, Java expertise, and broader software engineering responsibilities.

Torino, with 14 offers, benefits from a strong engineering tradition and a surge in IoT and embedded projects. The market there combines inventory‑management tech, firmware development for hardware, and mobile‑focused backend roles, giving developers multiple pathways to apply their skills.

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- Go to your AI CV at https://tailk.me/en/my-ai.html#cv and enrich it: add projects, skills, experiences. Add images and videos to the relevant chunks — your profile becomes a conversation, not a PDF.
- Open the listing you're interested in on tailk.me (or find it among your matches) and click "Apply". tailk.me's AI runs a realistic interview: your AI CV answers questions from a virtual recruiter who knows the role.
- In 1-2 minutes you'll find the score (0-100), the full chat and a tailored cover letter in "Your applications". See what you said well and what you could improve.
- Then send your application on the original listing with the cover letter and your AI CV link, knowing exactly how prepared you are.

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