Senior Go Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Go 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 Go Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Join our team and take a position in building and maintaining our Client's blockchain management platform. You’ll be responsible for building cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure while implementing high-throughput, real-time scalable software solutions.

You will be instrumental in the research and integration of blockchain technologies into the platform. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with foundations and developers to gain a deep understanding of blockchain protocols and on-chain projects, then applying that knowledge to implement new features within the platform.

Responsibilities:

• Implement modern backend applications and infrastructure in a microservices architecture, using the latest technologies and development practices
• Deep dive into the latest blockchain technology and become an expert in the fundamentals, protocols, and features of the chains we support
• Collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, and other roles while demonstrating strong independent problem-solving abilities
• Contribute to production reliability through on-call participation, incident response, and post-incident follow-ups

Requirements:

• 5+ years of backend development experience in modern languages (Go, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• 3+ years of hands-on blockchain development experience
• Experience working on high-scale distributed systems
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API design
• Knowledge of consensus mechanisms, cryptographic primitives, and distributed systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Desirable:

• Experience building blockchain solutions for enterprise or institutional use cases
• Understanding of security best practices for smart contracts and blockchain systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI tools in day-to-day development
• Understanding of MPC, multi-signature wallets, or other advanced cryptographic techniques
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm

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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