This is a fully remote, mid-level role with Pragmatike, hiring for a company focused on data-intensive platforms. The position centers on backend development with Python and Node.js, emphasizing automation and intelligent workflows.
Skills / Requirements
- AI-assisted Development
- API Design
- Automation
- Backend Development
- Computer Vision
- Copilot
- Cursor
- Data Ingestion
- Data-driven Systems
- Frontend Development
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- Node.js
- OCR
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- System Architecture
- Technical Decision Making
- Vibe Coding
- Web Scraping
Why Apply
This role is ideal for developers who thrive using AI-assisted tools like Cursor and Copilot to enhance coding efficiency. The focus on backend reliability and speed aligns well with AI-driven development processes.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll design and maintain backend services, handling APIs, business logic, and data flows. The role involves significant backend work with some frontend contributions, focusing on automation and data ingestion pipelines.
Pay and Career Growth
The position offers high ownership over production features and a direct impact on core backend systems. You'll work in a product-focused team with a clear growth path and flexible working hours.
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible Hours
- High-autonomy role
- Inclusive recruitment
- Remote-friendly
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in backend development with Python and Node.js.
- Comfortable using AI-assisted coding tools for efficient development.
- Interested in automation and data-heavy systems.
May not be for you if...
- Uncomfortable with remote work and autonomous roles.
- Lacking experience in backend-heavy engineering roles.
- Unfamiliar with AI-assisted development workflows.
Original Job Description
Location: Canada (Remote-friendly)
Start date: ASAP
Languages: English (required), French (strong plus)
About the Role
Pragmatike is hiring on behalf of a fast-growing, product-driven technology company building data-intensive platforms used at scale across multiple markets. The product focuses on automation, data extraction, and intelligent workflows, with a strong emphasis on backend reliability and speed of execution.
We’re looking for a Full-Stack Engineer (backend-leaning) who can take ownership of features end to end. The role is approximately 70% backend and 30% frontend, ideal for engineers who enjoy deep backend work while staying close to product delivery.
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and maintain backend services using Python and Node.js
Own APIs, business logic, and data flows backed by PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Contribute to frontend features (~30%) to deliver complete product experiences
Build and maintain web scraping and data ingestion pipelines (where legally and ethically applicable)
Work efficiently using AI-assisted / vibe coding tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.)
Collaborate closely with product and engineering to translate requirements into scalable solutions
Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability of existing systems
Participate in technical decision-making and architecture discussions
What We’re Looking For
4+ years of experience in Full-Stack or Backend Engineering
Strong backend experience with Python and/or Node.js
Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Comfortable contributing to frontend codebases when required
Experience or interest in scraping and data-heavy systems
Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development workflows
Strong ownership mindset and ability to work autonomously
Eligible to work in Canada
Bonus Points
French fluency or professional working proficiency
Experience with OCR, computer vision, or document processing
Background in automation-heavy or data-driven products
Startup or scale-up experience
Why This Role Will Pivot Your Career
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
Technology Stack
Backend: Python, Node.js
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Frontend: Modern JavaScript frameworks
Data: Scraping, ingestion pipelines
Bonus: OCR, computer vision
Benefits
Remote-friendly within Canada
Flexible working hours
High-autonomy engineering role
Pragmatike is dedicated to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We ensure that no applicant is discriminated against 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 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely. We collect and use your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. You have the right to 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.