Location: Remote (Europe Time Zone)Start date: ASAPLanguage: EnglishTeam: Consolidated Client Applications Team (Desktop, Mobile, Frontend)About The RoleWe are looking for a Client Applications Platform Lead / Engineering Manager to own and standardize the entire client applications ecosystem across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. This team is responsible for how all client-facing applications interact with backend services and APIs, forming the critical integration layer between user-facing products and core backend systems.This role is both strategic and technical. You will lead the evolution of client-side architecture, define integration standards, and act as the primary advocate for client application needs in platform and backend decisions. You will guide engineers across multiple platforms while staying deeply involved in technical direction, API design, and system integration.This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can transform client teams from passive consumers of backend APIs into active stakeholders in platform and architecture decisions.What Youll DoOwn and standardize the integration layer between all client applications and backend servicesDefine and govern API contracts and interaction models across desktop, mobile, and web platformsLead technical strategy for client-side architecture and API consumption patternsAct as the client-side representative in backend and platform architecture discussionsDrive proactive collaboration with backend teams (not passive API consumption)Make strategic decisions on client architecture, integration patterns, and platform alignmentLead cross-platform technical initiatives spanning iOS, Android, desktop, and webMentor engineers across:iOS (native / Swift)Android (native)Desktop (.NET / Windows)Web (Express.js / TypeScript)Lead major initiatives such as API migrations (e.g. REST GraphQL)Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and technical leadership within client teamsEstablish clear documentation, standards, and governance models for client-backend integrationWhat Were Looking For7+ years of software engineering experienceProven experience owning large-scale client applications with complex API integrationsDeep understanding of:API contractsClient-server architectureIntegration patternsDistributed systems boundariesExperience leading technical initiatives across multiple platformsStrong communication skills and ability to influence architecture and platform decisionsComfortable operating in ambiguity across heterogeneous technology stacksBackground in at least one of the following:Senior mobile engineering with deep backend/API integration experience, ORFull-stack engineering with end-to-end system ownership, ORPlatform engineering with a focus on client-side systemsBonus PointsExperience leading API migration projects (REST GraphQL, etc.)Multi-platform experience (iOS, Android, desktop, web)Background in developer tooling, SDKs, or internal platformsGolang familiarity (close collaboration with Golang backend teams)Previous team lead, staff engineer, or technical leadership experienceWhat Success Looks LikeClient teams proactively shape backend API decisions instead of adapting to themStandardized, well-documented integration patterns across all platformsReduced friction between client and backend teamsFaster feature delivery through improved collaboration and architectureEngineers feel empowered to raise technical concerns and requirementsClear ownership and accountability for the full client applications ecosystemPragmatike is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without discrimination. We recruit on behalf of our clients and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.We are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process. We process your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws, and maintain reasonable safeguards to protect your information. Your data may be shared with our client(s) for hiring consideration, but will not be disclosed to third parties outside of the recruitment process.