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Ukraine Remote Java

Lead Java Software Engineer

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Description

Ciklum is looking for a Lead Java Software 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 Lead Java Software Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. We’re building a cutting-edge, cross-platform mobile application designed to provide users with a seamless and intuitive digital experience. We are focused on building a robust and highly performant solution that will empower users with convenient access to essential services and information directly from their mobile devices.

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
  • Drive activities – daily meetings, planning, retrospectives, etc
  • Set engineering standards in the team and help other team members adopt them
  • Line manager responsibilities – team's professional and career development
  • Assists his team in daily work

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!

  • Solid background in designing and developing solutions using best practices and patterns
  • Experience with monolithic, microservices, and event-driven architectural styles on commercial projects
  • High load/visibility systems experience (TelCo, Billing, ERP, CRM etc.)
  • Mandatory Financial industry experience, banking preferred
  • Highly proficient in Java and able to produce secure and optimized software
  • Experience with most of the industry standard communication mechanisms (message brokers, HTTP, WebSockets) and databases (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Proven experience in driving quality improvements for design and implementation decisions within a team
  • Hands-on experience with software deployment and configuration in the Cloud (pipelines, deployment patterns) and Container Orchestrators (k8s, Docker Swarm)

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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