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Principal Backend Engineer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 11-50Since 2022H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Europe

Posted

35 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Principal Backend Engineer

Pragmatike

• Design, build, and own backend systems that transform raw enterprise data into structured, business-meaningful representations • Develop and maintain scalable data processing pipelines, semantic storage layers, and versioning systems • Own features end-to-end, from data modeling and backend logic to API design and integration layers • Make and defend architectural decisions, balancing long-term scalability with short-term execution speed • Build robust, production-grade APIs and services to power internal and external applications • Integrate modern AI tools into development workflows to accelerate implementation, testing, and documentation • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, impactful features • Contribute to engineering best practices and help shape a scalable, maintainable platform architecture

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer, Software Engineer, or Product Engineer in a SaaS or product-driven environment
  • Strong experience building data-intensive or distributed systems in production
  • Proficiency in backend development (e.g., Python, Java, or similar languages)
  • Solid understanding of APIs, data modeling, and cloud-based architectures
  • Experience working with modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized environments
  • Ability to make pragmatic technology choices based on problem context rather than fixed stack preferences
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex systems into scalable solutions
  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools in a practical, productivity-focused way

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off

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