Tech Lead

Location:Fully remote (EMEA timezone)Start date:ASAPLanguages:Fluent English requiredIndustry:Cloud Computing / AI / European Deep-Tech SaaSAbout the RolePragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a European deep-tech company building adecentralized, energy-efficient alternative to traditional cloud providers.Their platform operates on distributed bare-metal infrastructure with advanced automation, delivering sovereign, high-performance compute for modern workloads.We are seeking aTech Leadwith strong expertise inGoandproduction-grade peer-to-peer (P2P) systems.This is a highly technical role focused on distributed systems, system-level programming, and performance-critical backend services.You will play a key role in designing and evolving the backend foundations of a decentralized cloud platform, working closely with infrastructure, product, and DevOps teams.Autonomy, ownership, and strong architectural judgment are essential.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign and developscalable, distributed, server-side applications and microservicesusing Go.Build and optimizemission-critical backend software, with a strong focus on system programming, concurrency, and performance tuning.Design and implementrobust peer-to-peer (P2P) communication systems(P2P experience is mandatory).Contribute to or build systems usinglibp2p or similar P2P frameworks.Ensurecross-platform compatibilityand consistent application behavior across environments.Collaborate within anAgile/Scrum team, contributing to backlog refinement, risk identification, and dependency management.Produceclean, maintainable, and reusable code, following strong engineering standards.Optimize backend systems forperformance, reliability, security, and fault tolerance.Establish and enhance backend infrastructure, includingdeployment pipelines, observability, and monitoring tooling.Work acrossmulti-cloud environments(AWS, Azure, GCP) and collaborate closely with infrastructure teams.Participate actively in the fullapplication lifecycle, from design to production operations.Engage with product and design teams to deeply understand end-user and platform requirements.Conduct thoroughcode reviews, mentor other engineers, and raise overall backend engineering quality.Championbest engineering practicesand a culture of high-quality software craftsmanship.Required Qualifications5–6+ years of experienceas a Senior or Lead Backend Engineer.MS degree in Computer Scienceor a closely related technical field.Strong hands-on expertise inGo and/or Java(Go strongly preferred).Solid understanding ofsoftware design patterns, concurrency, andmulti-threaded programming.Proven production experience with P2P architectures(mandatory).Strong knowledge ofinternet protocols and technologies(TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.).Experience withservice-oriented architectures(REST, JSON, API design).Ability to designsecure, well-structured RESTful APIsand understand their client-side implications.Deep understanding ofAgile development principlesand collaborative team environments.Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical direction.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience withDocker and Kubernetes.Experience ininfrastructure engineeringand running production systems.Strong skills inlogging, tracing, and observabilityto diagnose production issues quickly.Proven track record buildinglarge-scale, high-availability, business-critical systems.Solid experience withmulti-cloud deployments(AWS, Azure, GCP).Direct experience withlibp2p, decentralized systems, or related open-source projects/startups.Familiarity withCI/CD pipelinesand modern DevOps practices.Why Join UsOur client is redefining cloud infrastructure throughdecentralization and advanced automation, offering a sovereign, energy-efficient alternative to hyperscale cloud providers.Youll join a deeply technical environment wherearchitecture matters, performance is critical, and your decisions will directly shape the evolution of a complex, ambitious platform operating at the intersection of distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure.Pragmatike is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process.We do not discriminate 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 GDPR, your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely, and used solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration.You may 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-*****-Ljbffr