Senior JavaScript Engineer
Ciklum is looking for a Senior JavaScript Engineer to join our team full-time in the Czech Republic.
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 JavaScript Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.
You will be working for a Data Platform that sets the standard for engineering excellence with a high-performance software solution built on Node.js, React, and TypeScript. It transforms complex product ideation into scalable backend architectures that make RESTful APIs and cloud-native features run faster, work more reliably, and deliver low-latency experiences for the global fintech market.
Responsibilities:
- Take involvement and ownership of all aspects of product development, from ideation through architecture to implementation, testing, and continuous deployment
- Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and timely delivery of features
- Lead the design and implementation of RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration with various internal and external systems
- Optimize application performance to ensure low latency, high availability, and reliability
- Participate in design and code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Conduct thorough testing of backend components, write automated tests, and ensure high code quality and reliability
- Identify and address bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues within the backend infrastructure
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually improve the development process
- Contribute to the overall technical strategy and architecture of the product
- Drive engineering excellence across the team, setting the standard for code quality, testing, scalability, and security
Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development with strong expertise in Node.js, React, and TypeScript
- Strong hands-on coding skills with a passion for building scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems
- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern development practices (Agile, CI/CD, DevOps)
- Experience with RESTful API design and development
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly
Desirable:
- Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience working with microservices or event-driven architectures
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
- Flexibility: Balance office and remote work to fit your rhythm
- Our Offices in the Czech Republic: We have three offices in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín. There are no fixed office days—it all depends on your team’s agreement. Here, you’ll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation
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.With delivery centers in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín, our Czech team delivers end-to-end solutions across industries. Here, innovation thrives through collaboration, and every idea drives our partners' success.Want to learn more about us?
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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.
