Senior Backend Engineer/Data Engineer

Company: MainStreaming
Location: Milano, Italy
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Posted: Oct 19, 2026
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MainStreaming, an AI-powered media delivery company, is hiring a Senior Backend/Data Engineer in Milano. The role focuses on building scalable data pipelines and APIs using C#, .NET, SQL, and distributed systems. Candidates need strong OOP skills and experience with data ingestion, with nice-to-haves including Kafka, Docker, and ClickHouse. The salary range is 38,000-40,000 EUR, with perks including flexible hours and free meals.

MainStreaming® is an intelligent media delivery company that empowers enterprises, media, and gaming companies to ensure the best Quality of Experience to their audience, through its revolutionary AI-powered technology.

It optimizes the viewing experience with its Intelligent Media Deliver Platform (iMDP), the first platform designed to guarantee full governance over the streaming process, the highest Quality of Service, and the best Return on Investment.

For our brand-new office located in Milano Bicocca we are looking for a:

Senior Backend Engineer/ Data Engineer

The backend engineer we’re looking for is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing data systems and pipelines that support the organization’s data flow needs.

Operating within the Data Platform engineering team, you will also collaborate closely with backend/frontend teams and other stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for batch and real-time processing (ETL/ELT), from source systems to data lakes, warehouses and lakehouses
  • Translate existing data models into scalable and efficient implementations
  • Develop, test and optimize code for data ingestion, transformation and loading
  • Design and maintain backend services and APIs that expose data to internal and external consumers (e.g. UIs, Grafana dashboards), ensuring stability and performance
  • Implement validation, monitoring and alerting to ensure data quality and integrity
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to guarantee system stability
  • Contribute to the selection of tools and frameworks for data processing and orchestration
  • Collaborate with Data Architects, Data Scientists, Analytics and backend/frontend teams to deliver reliable datasets
  • Ensure best practices through code reviews, testing and documentation

What We're Looking for a:

  • PASSION FOR THE PRODUCT: Professional attitude towards software craftsmanship including testing and a passion for writing good documentation.
  • PROACTIVITY: You are confident enough to self-start your project and set your priority in autonomy while working with a group of international peers.
  • EAGERNESS TO LEARN: You don't get scared of something new, we provide you an environment where you can improve every day.
  • TEAMWORK: A high degree of collaboration, we are a team, we develop and grow together.
  • ENGLISH: Conversational level, you will share your time within an international Team.

Skills:

  • Solid knowledge of distributed systems and their design principles
  • Experience in API design and development
  • Strong object-oriented programming (OOP) skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft .NET and C#
  • Good command of SQL and relational databases
  • Solid understanding of data structures

Nice to have

  • Experience with Big Data tools
  • Knowledge of ClickHouse
  • Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Experience creating and managing containers (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and architectures

What we offer:

  • A young, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment where to develop and growth.
  • An innovative technology and service able to support the transition from traditional broadcasting to the streaming entertainment of the future.
  • A growth path aimed at improving your professionalism.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our office.
  • Access to E-Learning platform.
  • Salary Range: 38.000 - 40.000

In MainStreaming you will be part of a dynamic, flexible, young, tight-knit, and international environment and will have the chance to work in a company that values innovation, out of the box thinking, its employees and committed in making the world a better place.

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About the Company

Name: MainStreaming
Location: Milan, IT

MainStreaming® is a leading provider of intelligent end-to-end media delivery company that empowers broadcasters, streamers, and telcos with broadcast-grade live and on-demand video streaming services through our proprietary AI-powered Video Edge Network. With our expertise and cutting-edge technology, we serve millions of viewers across Europe on various devices. Our focus is on ultra-low-latency, high-quality, and eco-smart solutions. Partnering with industry leaders, we aim for superior QoE, business ROI, and environmental sustainability. Do you enjoy watching seamless live video streaming of your favorite events at scale? Are you interested in creativity and innovation in the streaming media landscape? Are you adept at video delivery solutions, and thrive in a fast-paced industry? Join our ranks in the streaming industry and add your value! We have been looking for you!

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