Senior Java Engineer
Ciklum · Kyiv, Ukraine
IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software solutions for a unified forecasting platform. Implement synchronous HTTP APIs and asynchronous event-driven integrations using microservices architecture.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires strong proficiency in Java 21, Spring Boot 4.x, and Domain-Driven Design principles. Candidates must have experience with Apache Kafka, AWS DynamoDB, and modern testing frameworks like JUnit 5 and Mockito.
Benefits
Full description
Ciklum is looking for a Senior Java 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 Java Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.
Are you a seasoned Java Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable and robust integration solutions? Do you thrive in complex environments, working with diverse technologies and collaborating with both internal and external partners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our logistics capabilities.
About the team:
We are a cross-functional team with 1 FE, 2 BE, 1 QE, 2 Data Scientists & 2 Machine Learning Engs. We are building a new product: a Unified Forecasting Platform, a stand alone app.
About the client:
With almost 100 million active users across 25 countries, they’re a global food tech company Their tech ecosystem connects millions of active customers with hundreds of thousands of connected partners in countries across the globe. Their mission: To empower every food moment around the world, whether it’s through customer service, coding or couriers.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for our platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability
- Develop and maintain both synchronous HTTP APIs and asynchronous event-driven integrations
- Apply your understanding of event-driven architectures and microservices to build a scalable and maintainable platform (EDA and DDD)
- Ensure the quality and stability of your code through thorough testing and adherence to best practices
Requirements:
- Java 21 + Spring Boot 4.x
- Domain-Driven Design & Clean Architecture (strict layering, no Spring in domain)
- Apache Kafka (producer/consumer, event-driven design)
- AWS DynamoDB + STS
- JUnit 5, Mockito, Testcontainers
- RESTful API designwith OpenAPI documentation
- Gradle multi-project builds
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Fluency in English
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.
Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!
Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
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