Principal Backend Engineer (Remote EMEA)

Location: Fully remote (EMEA timezone)

Start date: ASAP

Languages: Fluent English required

Industry: Enterprise Software / AI / Data Infrastructure

About The Role

Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, AI-first enterprise software company building a next-generation semantic intelligence layer for large-scale business data.

Their platform sits on top of complex enterprise systems and transforms fragmented, highly customized data into structured, business-meaningful information that AI systems can reliably understand and act on. By bridging the gap between raw enterprise data and AI, they enable more accurate automation, decision-making, and scalable intelligence across organizations.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience in building data-intensive, production-grade systems. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on designing and owning core backend infrastructure that powers semantic data processing and intelligent applications.

You will play a key role in shaping the platform from the ground up, working across data pipelines, backend services, and APIs. This position requires a strong product mindset, architectural ownership, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, early-stage environment.

Your Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT systems, or large-scale data processing architectures
• Familiarity with semantic systems such as knowledge graphs, ontology mapping, or data catalogs
• Exposure to enterprise systems or complex ERP environments
• Experience with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) or analytics platforms
• Background in AI/ML systems or integrating AI models into production workflows
• Previous experience in early-stage startups or building systems from scratch

Why Join Us

• Build foundational technology enabling AI to operate reliably on complex enterprise data
• Take ownership of core backend systems in a high-impact, early-stage environment
• Work on technically challenging problems at the intersection of data, AI, and enterprise software
• Join a highly collaborative, product-focused team with strong engineering standards
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge approaches in semantic data modeling and AI integration
• Grow with a company that values transparency, ownership, and long-term impact

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.