Who we are:

Ilkari is a privately-held start-up based in Dublin, Ireland. We deliver hyper-private scale innovation and technology to safeguard and secure data, enabling true data sovereignty even as the pace of change accelerates. Our best-in-breed sovereign technology delivers privacy and control over where companies’ data resides, where it flows, and how it’s accessed.

We’re here to rewrite the story of data sovereignty – empowering innovators, pioneers and visionaries to make their mark. We believe the sky is not the limit. We strive for the perfect balance of simplicity and excellence in everything we do, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join our journey and rewrite the story of data sovereignty.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Product Development team and take the lead in shaping the next generation of our Customer Portal — the central hub that brings together our core services such as domain management, cloud hosting, and billing.

This is a highly visible role where you’ll work across frontend and backend technologies to deliver seamless user experiences, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. We're building an inclusive, high-performance engineering culture, and we strongly encourage women and professionals from all backgrounds to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead backend development using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework to build robust and scalable APIs.

• Design and implement user-friendly interfaces with Angular.

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop features that deliver a cohesive user experience.

• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.

• Optimize the Customer Portal for performance, scalability, and user satisfaction.

• Solve complex technical challenges across frontend and backend development.

• Document technical processes and share knowledge within the team.

What We Are Looking For:

Technical Skills:

• Lead backend development using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework to build robust and scalable APIs.

• Strong frontend development expertise using Angular for interactive interfaces.

• Experience with API design and integration for customer-focused applications.

• Familiarity with cloud environments and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., GitLab CI).

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.

• Leadership skills to mentor and foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Experience and Education:

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in full-stack web applications.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

What's in it for you (Spain):

• Private life and health insurance for you and your family.

• Four weeks per year to work from anywhere for eligible employees.

• Gym reimbursement.

• Company bus line for convenient transportation applicable for employees Málaga based.

• Learning Pocket for personal development.

• A hybrid working model with flexible hours.

• 3 volunteering paid days each year.

• Generous referral bonus programme