Ciklum is looking for a Senior 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 Senior Python Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Python Engineer with strong experience in building production-grade agentic AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in backend development using Python and FastAPI, experience working with AWS Bedrock and Agent Core, and a solid understanding of modern AI architectures including MCP (Model Context Protocol). You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable AI-driven applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and data engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop end-to-end production-grade agentic AI solutions
- Build scalable and high-performance backend systems using Python and FastAPI
- Integrate and operationalize AI models using AWS Bedrock and Agent Core
- Implement and manage MCP (Model Context Protocol) for context-aware AI workflows
- Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate APIs with React-based applications
- Design and optimize database schemas using PostgreSQL or other RDBMS systems
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security in production environments
- Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior engineers
- Work closely with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipelines, deployment, and monitoring
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance and scalability issues
Requirements:
- 6+ years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Python
- Hands-on experience with FastAPI or similar modern Python frameworks
- Proven experience in building AI/ML-powered or agent-based systems
- Strong understanding of AWS Bedrock, Agent Core, or similar AI platforms
- Experience implementing MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar context frameworks
- Solid experience with REST API design and microservices architecture
- Proficiency in PostgreSQL or other relational databases (RDBMS)
- Experience with frontend integration using React
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures
Desirable:
- Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and orchestration frameworks
- Exposure to vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing
- Experience in observability tools and monitoring AI systems
- Prior experience working in high-scale production environments
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
- 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.
India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.
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