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Chennai, India Hybrid Python

Lead Python Engineer

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Description

Ciklum is looking for a Lead Python Engineer to join our team full-time in India.

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 Python Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable Python-based applications
  • Architect and oversee the integration of APIs, databases, and third-party tools
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and DevOps engineers
  • Mentor and guide a team of Python developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
  • Ensure the quality of the codebase through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices
  • Solve complex technical challenges and provide strategic solutions to meet business requirements
  • Keep up to date with new technologies and trends, integrating them into projects as appropriate

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional experience in Python development, including 2+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong understanding of Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI)
  • Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and working with relational and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools like Docker/Kubernetes
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-quality software solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and act decisively
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with front-end technologies like React or Angular
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

What's in it for you

  • Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, as well as financial and legal consultation
  • Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy licence, language courses and company-paid certifications
  • Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
  • Flexibility: hybrid work mode at Chennai or Pune 
  • Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Resourcing Team helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfil your potential
  • Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
  • Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

India is a strategic growth market for Ciklum.
Be a part of a big story created right now. Lets grow our delivery center in India together! Boost your skills and knowledge: create and innovate with like-minded professionals — all of that within a global company with a local spirit and start-up soul. 
Supported by Recognize Partners and expanding globally, we will engineer the experiences of tomorrow! 

Be bold, not bored!

Experiences of tomorrow. Engineered together

Interested already?

We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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