Job highlights

- Requirements: . Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science,Engineering,or related field . 12+ years of experience in software engineering,including backend and AI-based application development .

- We are seeking a Lead Python Engineer with 12+ years of experience to lead the design and development of advanced backend systems and AI-powered platforms

Ciklum is looking for a Lead Python Engineer to join our team full time in India.

We are seeking a Lead Python Engineer with 12+ years of experience to lead the design and development of advanced backend systems and AI-powered platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python-based backend architecture, scalable API design, cloud infrastructure, and modern AI technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic AI. This role will be responsible for architecting end-to-end AI solutions, guiding engineering teams, and driving the adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies across the organization.

About the role:

- Architecture Technical Leadership

- Design and architect scalable backend platforms using Python and FastAPI

- Define technical standards, architecture patterns, and best practices for backend and AI systems

- Lead the development of high-performance microservices and API ecosystems

- AI Solution Development

- Architect and deliver end-to-end AI applications using Generative AI and Agentic AI frameworks

- Design AI-driven workflows, autonomous agents, and intelligent automation systems

- Integrate LLMs, AI models, and vector-based retrieval systems into enterprise applications

- Data Platform Engineering

- Design and optimize data architectures leveraging SQL databases and Databricks (Genie NLQ)

- Build scalable data processing pipelines and AI-ready data platforms

- Ensure high-performance data retrieval, processing, and analytics integration

- Cloud Infrastructure Strategy

- Lead deployment and infrastructure strategies across Azure or AWS environments





- Architect cloud-native solutions, containerized deployments, and scalable infrastructure

- Ensure systems meet enterprise-grade security, reliability, and scalability requirements

- Technical Mentorship

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams

- Conduct architecture reviews and code quality assessments

- Guide teams in adopting emerging AI technologies and engineering best practices

- Cross-functional Collaboration

- Collaborate with data scientists, product leaders, and business stakeholders to define AI-driven solutions

- Translate complex business problems into scalable technical architectures

- Drive innovation through AI experimentation and rapid prototyping

Requirements:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, including backend and AI-based application development

- Programming Backend Architecture

- Expert-level proficiency in Python

- Strong experience with FastAPI or modern Python backend frameworks

- Deep understanding of API architecture, microservices, and distributed systems

- Database Data Platforms

- Advanced expertise in SQL

- Experience with Databricks (Genie NLQ)

- Strong knowledge of RDBMS systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.)

- Cloud Infrastructure

- Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

- Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and scalable deployments

- Artificial Intelligence

- Proven experience building end-to-end applications using Generative AI or Agentic AI

- Strong understanding of LLM integrations, AI orchestration frameworks, and intelligent automation

Desirable:

- Front End: React + Tailwind

- AWS Bedrock and Agentcore

- Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar LLM orchestration frameworks

- Knowledge of vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

- Exposure to MLOps and AI model deployment pipelines

📌 Lead Python Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Ciklum
📍 Chennai