Location: Canada (Remote-friendly)
Start date: ASAP
Languages: English (required), French (strong plus)
Pragmatike is hiring on behalf of a fast-scaling technology company building backend-heavy systems that power complex data workflows and automation at scale. The platform relies on reliable APIs, structured data storage, and intelligent extraction pipelines to support business-critical operations.
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to own core services, data models, and integrations as the platform continues to scale. This is a hands-on role focused on building robust, maintainable backend systems with real-world impact.
What You’ll DoDesign, implement, and maintain backend services using Python and Node.js
Build and optimize APIs and internal services
Own data architecture and persistence using PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Develop and maintain scraping and data ingestion pipelines
Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability of backend systems
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product, and operations
Use AI-assisted development tools to increase velocity and code quality
Debug production issues and improve system robustness over time
4+ years of experience in Backend Engineering
Strong experience with Python and/or Node.js
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Experience building APIs and backend services in production
Familiarity with scraping, automation, or data-heavy systems
Comfortable working independently with high ownership
Strong communication skills and startup mindset
French fluency or professional working proficiency
Experience with OCR, computer vision, or document processing
Exposure to AI-powered tooling or ML-adjacent systems
Previous startup or scale-up experience
High ownership over production features
Direct impact on core backend systems
Exposure to automation, scraping, and intelligent workflows
Daily use of modern AI-assisted development tools
Clear growth path in a product-focused engineering team
Backend: Python, Node.js
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Data: Scraping pipelines, automation
Bonus: OCR, computer vision
Competitive salary based on Canadian market benchmarks
Remote-friendly within Canada
Flexible working hours
High-autonomy engineering role
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