Backend/DevOps Engineer (Remote)
Job Description:
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
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Design, build, and operate scalable production infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP
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Own deployment architecture and runtime environments for execution nodes and backend services
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Build and maintain secure key management systems for API keys, wallets, and exchange integrations
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Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident response for mission-critical systems
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Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows (GitHub Actions)
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Optimize infrastructure for reliability, security, performance, and cost
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Collaborate closely with backend engineers supporting execution, settlement, and receipts systems
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Ensure platform stability as the system scales to thousands of autonomous trading agents
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Contribute to infrastructure best practices, automation, and operational documentation
What Were Looking For
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5+ years of experience in Backend, DevOps, Platform, or Infrastructure Engineering
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Strong hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production
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Solid experience operating systems on AWS and/or GCP
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Security-first mindset with experience in key management, access control, and secrets handling
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Experience with monitoring and observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or similar)
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Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar
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Experience running production systems with on-call ownership and incident response
Bonus Points
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Background in fintech, trading systems, or Web3 infrastructure
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Experience supporting high-frequency or low-latency systems
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Familiarity with crypto exchanges, wallets, or custody systems
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Experience scaling distributed systems under real financial risk
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Startup experience or comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Why This Role Will Pivot Your Career
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Own core infrastructure for an AI-first trading platform
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Direct impact on security, reliability, and execution quality of real-money systems
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Exposure to both crypto and traditional financial markets
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Backing from a top-tier institutional investor
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High ownership and influence over production systems
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Work at the intersection of AI, trading, and distributed systems
Technology Stack
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Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, GitHub Actions
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Backend: Node.js, Go, PostgreSQL, Redis
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Security: Key management systems, wallet abstraction
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Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
Benefits
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Flexible PTO and sick leave
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Fully remote-friendly with flexible working hours
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Access to cutting-edge AI and trading technologies
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Opportunity to design and own core infrastructure
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Direct impact on platform reliability and security