Freelance Software Engineer (AI Driven Projects - Athens , Remote)

About Us

We’re Optimal Version, a newly founded remote-only software company. Already working with established clients, we’re now scaling up and expanding our capabilities. Our focus is on AI-driven development and cutting-edge infrastructure, using whatever tools help us build smarter and faster.

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The Role

We’re looking for freelance engineers in Athens to collaborate with us on an ad-hoc basis. Some months the workload spikes, and when it does, we need sharp engineers who can deliver at high pace without compromising quality.

This is a demanding role — designed for curious, ambitious engineers who thrive in fast-moving environments and love experimenting with new tech.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test code.

• Help us scale up by shaping processes, tools, and best practices.

• Continuously explore emerging AI trends, staying ahead of the curve and putting them into action.

• Apply curiosity across both AI infrastructure and “normal” software builds — we use everything that gives us an edge.

• Collaborate closely during busy phases.

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What We’re Looking For

• Strong foundation in software engineering, OOP principles, and performance optimization.

• Hands-on Java + Spring Boot back-end experience.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.), testing, and databases (SQL & NoSQL).

• Curiosity and excitement for AI and modern developer tools.

• Independent, reliable, and comfortable working remotely.

• Based in Athens, Greece (preferred - not strict).

• A public GitHub/GitLab profile with demonstrated work is a strong plus.

• Moderate experience with Coding CLIs , LLM APIs and agentic workflows would be considered a plus.

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What to Expect

• Remote-first: Work from anywhere.

• Flexible pay: Hourly rate negotiable based on experience and level.

• Extra rewards: For specific high-impact projects, completed deliveries are rewarded with dividend-style bonuses.

• Scaling together: Starts ad-hoc, but can evolve into repetitive or even near full-time collaboration as projects grow.

• Bring your own gear: No equipment provided — you work with your own setup.