Ciklum is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team full-time in Ukraine.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role:
As a Senior Java Developer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. our Client. The client is developing Tournament System, a revolutionary gamified trading platform that merges the thrill of fantasy sports with the real-time dynamics of global financial markets. The platform enables players to compete in mobile-first trading tournaments using virtual portfolios, integrating live market data, strategic gameplay mechanics, and social features to deliver an engaging, educational, and competitive experience.
Responsibilities: * Write highly testable, automatable and performant code over the whole SDLC using high coding standards and software best practices * Develop product, deliver features and updates according to the product roadmap * Develop and review feature design documents and provide inputs/update to specifications for the solution * Participate in the team activities according to the methodology — daily meetings, planning, retrospectives etc) * Сoach/supervise middle/junior engineers by demand of the project
Requirements: We know that sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit!
Software Design: * Use of best practices and patterns during application design and implementation * Hands-on experience with monolith, microservice, and serverless architectural styles
Software development: * In-depth proficiency level in Java, implementing applications using defensive programming * Successful cases in developing web applications using advanced framework features and industry standard conventions * Practical experience in writing and performance tuning of complex SQL * Experience with Kafka
Quality Assurance: * In-depth proficiency level in JUnit, Mockito * Previous participation in constant quality improvement on the project: conducting code reviews, setting up quality metrics, and monitoring
Software Deployment: * Hands-on experience with application deployment patterns and tools * Practical experience in infrastructure configuration using popular cloud providers
Desirable: * Experience in configuring application security aspects * Practical experience in application performance optimization
What’s in it for you? * Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment * Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise * Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications * Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies * Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility — work remotely or from an office, your choice * Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations
About us:
At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future.
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Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
