Senior Python & AI Backend Developer (Freelance) — Milan area

We're looking for a senior Python backend developer to join a freelance project through Shakers, hybrid in the Milan area (2 days/week on-site in Segrate).

What you'll work on: Backend services in Python + FastAPI Agentic, multi-turn RAG architectures LlamaIndex and Gemini for retrieval-augmented generation PostgreSQL (pgvector + full-text search) and Redis as the data layer

What we're looking for: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related field 3+ years of backend development experience with Python and FastAPI Hands-on experience with LlamaIndex and Gemini Experience with PostgreSQL (pgvector + FTS) and Redis Proven experience designing agentic, multi-turn RAG architectures Excellent English Good Italian (B2 minimum) Available 2 days/week on-site in Segrate (Milan area)

This is a freelance role via Shakers, a European tech talent marketplace connecting independent professionals with companies across Portugal, Italy, Spain, and the UK.

📌 Senior Python & AI Backend Developer - Milan (Roma)
🏢 Shakers
📍 Roma