Backend/DevOps Engineer

Backend/DevOps Engineer (Remote) 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. Location: Remote from anywhere | Start date: ASAP | Languages: English (required) Key Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr