We are Startup Bakery, an Italian startup studio that builds B2B SaaS companies from scratch. We design and develop products that combine a simple and intuitive user experience, data-driven processes, and Artificial Intelligence, following a lean approach and focusing on solutions that generate real value and a positive impact on people and the planet. How we work Trust & initiative – take ownership, experiment, and don't be afraid of making mistakes. Work-life balance – results matter, not

working hours
. Flexibility – work remotely or join us at our Milan HQ whenever collaboration (and fun) is needed. We are looking for an experienced Tech Lead with a strong technical background and a product-oriented mindset to act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the technical team on an innovative project developed by Startup Bakery. This role is both hands‐on and strategic: you will guide technical decisions, coordinate a cross‐functional team (backend, frontend, design, and data), and ensure that business requirements are translated into scalable, high‐quality technical solutions.

Key responsibilities
* Act as the main technical point of contact between business, product, and engineering.
* Translate business needs and product requirements into clear technical architectures and implementation plans.




* Lead and coordinate a cross‐functional team including backend and frontend engineers, a product designer, and a data engineer.
* Define and evolve the overall system architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
* Support the team with hands‐on development and code reviews when needed.
* Drive technical decision‐making, prioritization, and trade‐offs in collaboration with stakeholders. Requisiti Must-have
* Solid background in software engineering (backend‐oriented preferred)
* 6+ years of experience in software development, with previous experience as Tech Lead or Senior Engineer.
* Strong understanding of modern web architectures, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and data‐driven systems.
* Experience coordinating or mentoring small, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
* Good knowledge of agile methodologies and related tools, preferably Scrum and Jira.
* Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‐technical stakeholders.
* Pragmatic, product‐oriented mindset with a focus on delivering real business value.
* Native or fluent Italian is required Nice-to-have
* Experience working in startups or early‐stage products.
* Familiarity with data platforms, analytics pipelines, or AI‐enabled products.
* Part‐time freelance collaboration
* Remote‐first, with optional access to our Milan office

📌 Freelance Tech Lead (Italia)
🏢 Startup Bakery
📍 Italia