Senior Python Engineer

<p><strong>Ciklum</strong> is looking for a <strong>Senior Python Engineer</strong> to join our team full-time in India.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><p>As a Senior Python Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.</p><p>What We’re Looking For:</p><ul><li>A strong backend engineer who can independently own features</li><li>Someone who can balance code quality with delivery timelines</li><li>A collaborative team player with good communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="679" data-end="1359"><li data-section-id="f9xa4z" data-start="679" data-end="757">Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Django</li><li data-section-id="8ua3jm" data-start="758" data-end="844">Build and enhance core modules for marketplace and workflow engine functionalities</li><li data-section-id="1j61u8d" data-start="845" data-end="918">Develop scalable and secure RESTful APIs for frontend integration</li><li data-section-id="b643ws" data-start="919" data-end="1002">Collaborate with UI/UX teams to align backend services with provided prototypes</li><li data-section-id="4cn34n" data-start="1003" data-end="1069">Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability</li><li data-section-id="p26jeo" data-start="1070" data-end="1143">Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices</li><li data-section-id="rzkskg" data-start="1144" data-end="1225">Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards</li><li data-section-id="yith2v" data-start="1226" data-end="1280">Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues</li><li data-section-id="f7iz2g" data-start="1281" data-end="1359">Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-start="1406" data-end="1908"><li data-section-id="5oumto" data-start="1406" data-end="1456">5–9 years of experience in backend development</li><li data-section-id="1i7unpr" data-start="1457" data-end="1518">Strong proficiency in Python and Django framework</li><li data-section-id="1pn9gt2" data-start="1519" data-end="1586">Solid understanding of REST API development and integration</li><li data-section-id="19ozmfc" data-start="1587" data-end="1657">Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)</li><li data-section-id="hszm28" data-start="1658" data-end="1729">Knowledge of software design principles and system architecture</li><li data-section-id="akhut3" data-start="1730" data-end="1788">Familiarity with Git and version control workflows</li><li data-section-id="1potb75" data-start="1789" data-end="1861">Understanding of performance optimization and caching techniques</li><li data-section-id="1lhp156" data-start="1862" data-end="1908"><p>Good problem-solving and analytical skills</p><p> </p></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul data-start="1935" data-end="2248"><li data-section-id="q52v65" data-start="1935" data-end="2000">Experience working on marketplace or e-commerce platforms</li><li data-section-id="z5ufjr" data-start="2001" data-end="2076">Exposure to workflow engines or business process automation systems</li><li data-section-id="7pxnbd" data-start="2077" data-end="2127">Familiarity with Docker / containerization</li><li data-section-id="q47lay" data-start="2128" data-end="2185">Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li><li data-section-id="1xe5mlw" data-start="2186" data-end="2248">Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)</li></ul><p><strong>What`s in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment</li><li>Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise</li><li>Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications</li><li>Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies</li><li>Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations</li></ul><p><strong>About us:</strong></p><p>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.<br>India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.<br>Want to learn more about us? Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ciklum/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ciklumindia">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciklumindia/">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p><strong>Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!</strong></p><p>Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.</p>