Backend/DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote from anywhere Start date: ASAP Languages: English (required) About the Role Pragmatike is hiring on behalf of a fast-growing AI and trading startup building the first orchestration protocol that unifies all trading dimensions—signals, data, products, and venues—under a single AI-powered layer. The platform enables seamless trading across crypto and traditional financial markets using institutional-grade, AI-driven strategies. The company is revolutionizing algorithmic trading through AI-powered autonomous agents that operate 24/7, removing emotional bias and optimizing execution. During its beta phase, the platform has already managed $500,000+ in assets and is scaling rapidly to support thousands of agents across multiple trading venues. The company is backed by a leading institutional investor in digital assets. We are looking for a Backend / DevOps Engineer to own and scale the infrastructure, security, and operational backbone of the platform as it grows from early traction to institutional scale. What Youll Do Design, build, and operate scalable production infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP Own deployment architecture and runtime environments for execution nodes and backend services Build and maintain secure key management systems for API keys, wallets, and exchange integrations Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident response for mission-critical systems Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows (GitHub Actions) Optimize infrastructure for reliability, security, performance, and cost Collaborate closely with backend engineers supporting execution, settlement, and receipts systems Ensure platform stability as the system scales to thousands of autonomous trading agents Contribute to infrastructure best practices, automation, and operational documentation What Were Looking For 5+ years of experience in Backend, DevOps, Platform, or Infrastructure Engineering Strong hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production Solid experience operating systems on AWS and/or GCP Security-first mindset with experience in key management, access control, and secrets handling Experience with monitoring and observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or similar) Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar Experience running production systems with on-call ownership and incident response Bonus Points Background in fintech, trading systems, or Web3 infrastructure Experience supporting high-frequency or low-latency systems Familiarity with crypto exchanges, wallets, or custody systems Experience scaling distributed systems under real financial risk Startup experience or comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Why This Role Will Pivot Your Career Own core infrastructure for an AI-first trading platform Direct impact on security, reliability, and execution quality of real-money systems Exposure to both crypto and traditional financial markets Backing from a top-tier institutional investor High ownership and influence over production systems Work at the intersection of AI, trading, and distributed systems Technology Stack Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, GitHub Actions Backend: Node.js, Go, PostgreSQL, Redis Security: Key management systems, wallet abstraction Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Flexible PTO and sick leave Fully remote-friendly with flexible working hours Access to cutting-edge AI and trading technologies Opportunity to design and own core infrastructure Direct impact on platform reliability and security Pragmatike is dedicated to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We ensure that no applicant is discriminated against based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely. We collect and use your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information throughout the recruitment process.