Ciklum is looking for a Solution Architect 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 Solution Architect, you'll join the architecture force behind Client’s Brand and Product Creation Foundation Technologies. You’ll architect future-ready solutions supporting master data management, data streams, and reusable common services – all while playing a pivotal dual role: a Solution Architect and a Technical Analyst.
This is your chance to contribute to the backbone of digital product innovation in one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Responsibilities
Architecture & Design:
Design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions in Java and AWS
Apply event-driven and microservice architecture patterns
Ensure compliance with architecture governance and documentation standards
Support development teams in architecture implementation and code quality
Stakeholder Collaboration
Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine requirements
Lead whiteboarding and solution discovery sessions
Translate business needs into technical specifications and validate feasibility
Data-Centric Development:
Work across foundational services involving data streams, master data, and reusable backend capabilities
Ensure data integrity and lifecycle consistency across multiple systems
DevOps & Infrastructure:
Leverage containerization (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployments
Integrate with messaging systems (Kafka preferred) and various storage solutions (SQL/NoSQL)
Leadership & Mentorship:
Guide developers, review designs and support teams on architectural decisions
Ensure alignment with the Client`s technical standards and delivery methodologies
Requirements
Experience:
5+ years in solution architecture design
10+ years in hands-on Java backend development
Proven ability to serve as a Technical Analyst
Technical Skills:
Java, AWS (core services), Kubernetes
Experience with data modeling, API design, and event-driven systems
CI/CD, messaging systems (Kafka), and storage architecture (SQL, NoSQL)
Language:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Desirable
Experience with:
Data Lakes, Elasticsearch, infrastructure as code
Agile/Scrum or SAFe delivery frameworks
Certifications:
TOGAF, AWS, or other relevant architecture/delivery credentials
Personal skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proficiency in requirement gathering and technical documentation
Sharp analytical and problem-solving mindset
What's in it for you
Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, Mental Health programs, as well as financial and legal consultations
Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, 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
Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up
Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill 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:
Discover the pros of 20-year global experience! Join one of the largest IT companies in Ukraine, awarded as one of the top 10 employers in Ukraine by Forbes.
Boost your skills and make a difference with cutting-edge projects, skilled colleagues and the latest tech stacks.
Ciklum has been recognised as a veteran-friendly business by the Veteran Hub in Ukraine.
We're committed to creating a welcoming environment for veterans and developing processes that meet their needs. We value the skills and unique perspectives military veterans can bring to our business and are willing to support their transition to civilian life.
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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