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# Senior Python Engineer

- **Company:** Ciklum
- **Location:** A Coruña, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Computer Literacy, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Systems Integration, Data Processing, Backend, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Asynchronous Programming, Microservices
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-python-engineer-en-la-coruna-ID-366472942

## About the Role

Expert-level Python: Proven mastery of the language for backend development
Cloud Infrastructure: Professional experience working with AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous communication
Kafka: Practical experience in publishing, consuming, and processing data streams
Kubernetes (K8s): Experience deploying and operating services within orchestrated environments
Payment Industry Experience: Mandatory background in international payments, local payouts, or card processing (regulated environments)
Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret and implement technical schemas such as ISO ***** or Swift documentation
Personal skills:
Seniority & Autonomy: Ability to operate independently and pass high-level technical architectural filters
Fast Learner: Capacity to \"download\" complex technical information and apply it quickly
Ownership: A proactive mindset regarding service health and production stability
Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a dynamic, international, and cloud-native technical ecosystem

## Description

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join our team in Spain.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, you'll become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. The project focuses on the end-to-end payment lifecycle, including inbound/outbound flows (Swift, SEPA) and complex third-party integrations, within a cloud-native, high- availability environment. Feature Development: Design and enhance microservices focused on payment processing, integrations, and financial tooling.Responsibilities:System Integration: Implement and maintain asynchronous communication patterns to ensure data consistency and system speedObservability & Monitoring: Take full ownership of service behavior by implementing tracking, monitoring, and managing production alerts/issuesTechnical Learning: Rapidly assimilate and apply knowledge regarding specific payment schemes (Swift, SEPA, etc.) and technical documentationCollaboration: Work effectively within a distributed international team, participating in Agile ceremonies and meeting delivery goalsRequirements:Expert-level Python: Proven mastery of the language for backend developmentCloud Infrastructure: Professional experience working with AWS (Amazon Web Services)Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous communicationKafka: Practical experience in publishing, consuming, and processing data streamsKubernetes (K8s): Experience deploying and operating services within orchestrated environmentsPayment Industry Experience: Mandatory background in international payments, local payouts, or card processing (regulated environments)Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret and implement technical schemas such as ISO ***** or Swift documentationPersonal skills:Seniority & Autonomy: Ability to operate independently and pass high-level technical architectural filtersFast Learner: Capacity to \"download\" complex technical information and apply it quicklyOwnership: A proactive mindset regarding service health and production stabilityAdaptability: Flexibility to work in a dynamic, international, and cloud-native technical ecosystemWhat's in it for you?Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and 4 additional undocumented sick leave daysTailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certificationsGrowth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globallyFlexibility: Own your schedule - you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don't miss your regular team stand-up. We are there to support your work-life balance and provide 23 vacation days & short FridaysOpportunities: 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 potentialGlobal impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clientsWelcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building eventsAbout 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.Based in Málaga, our team thrives in one of Andalusia's leading tech hubs. Enjoy a hybrid work setup, the sunny Mediterranean vibe, and endless opportunities to grow your skills on global-scale projects.Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!#J-*****-Ljbffr


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