Ciklum is looking for a Senior Python Engineer 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 Python Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team working for a world-leading professional services organization that specializes in audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services. Your work will involve developing innovative software products for clients in the consumer sector.
Responsibilities: * Implement and maintain robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend systems using Python * Facilitate the integration of front-end components with server-side logic * Leverage automation tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to implement new features efficiently * Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment of applications * Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, data scientists and product managers to define, design, and ship new features * Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability * Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack
Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field * 3 to 4 years of professional experience in backend development * Backend engineering with Python (3.x) and FastAPI (or Flask); design, build, and operate REST services * Secure, zero-trust REST APIs (least privilege, JWT/OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, rate limiting, secrets management) * Docker for containerization and JFrog Artifactory for image/package management * Test-driven development with pytest (fixtures, mocks, coverage) and automated test execution * GitHub (PRs, code reviews, branching, version control) and Jira for issue/roadmap tracking * Data stores: PostgreSQL (schema design, queries, migrations) and Redis for caching * Kubernetes-based architectures: deploy/operate containerized workloads * Cloud-based development across AWS, Azure, and GCP * Data handling/transfer using common file formats, including CSV and Parquet * Development tooling: linters, pre-commit hooks, Black, Pylint, and Pydantic for data validation
Desirable: * Strong CI/CD experience; GitHub Actions/workflows * Practical automation with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate high-quality delivery * Code quality & supply-chain tools: SonarQube and Mend * Container orchestration/platform tooling and broader pipelines & DevOps practices * Frontend familiarity: React, TypeScript, and collaboration in Figma
Personal skills: * Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Strong communication and collaboration skills
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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