Senior Backend Engineer (Casino UX)

Midnite is a next-generation sports betting and gaming platform focused on modern, intuitive experiences for players. The company values fast-paced, high ownership environments and innovative product development.

Location: UK (Remote)

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000

Responsibilities

• Own the full backend lifecycle — Design, develop, test, monitor and maintain backend services for our casino platform.
• Build the APIs that power the experience — Create clean, efficient, and well-documented APIs for our web and mobile applications.
• Champion code quality — Write high-quality, maintainable code with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Raise the engineering bar — Participate in code reviews and help uphold the quality and consistency of the codebase.
• Shape technical direction — Contribute to architectural decisions and broader technical strategy.
• Collaborate across teams and partners — Work closely with engineers, product teams, and external vendors to integrate third-party systems seamlessly.
• Ship with confidence and speed — Deliver features and improvements in a continuous deployment environment.
• Keep us ahead of the curve — Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Python (or another backend language with willingness to learn Python)
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, but GCP or Azure acceptable)
• Strong computer science fundamentals
• Experience working in agile/fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Private health insurance with zero excess, including optical cover and optional dental.
• Income protection to protect your earnings and give you peace of mind.
• Tenure holiday policy. After three years you receive an extra two days leave, increasing to 30 days annually after five years.
• Flexible working and a fully supported home office setup so you can do your best work from home.
• Nursery salary sacrifice scheme helping parents save thousands each year on nursery fees.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and holidays so you can spread the cost of the things you want.
• Retail discounts and subscription perks across a wide range of brands.
• Quarterly team socials to connect, celebrate and have fun together.

Additional Information

• Midnite is committed to creating equal opportunities and building diverse teams.
• The company provides an inclusive and supportive interview experience and accommodates reasonable adjustments.