Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Casino UX at Midnite in High Wycombe

Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Casino UX at Midnite in High Wycombe

High Wycombe Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build high-concurrency backend systems and design RESTful APIs for a modern betting experience.
  • Company: Join Midnite, a fast-growing Series C betting platform with exceptional backing.
  • Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and the chance to shape architecture at a critical point.
  • Other info: Dynamic team culture with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a tech-first environment with daily deploys and no legacy code.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years of backend engineering experience, strong Python skills, and cloud infrastructure knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

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Company Description: Midnite - Series C betting platform backed by $75M+ from Raine Group and Makers Fund.

Job

Description: Join the Casino UX team to build the high-concurrency backend systems powering a modern betting experience.

You will design RESTful APIs, integrate external partners, and scale services on AWS to handle real-time traffic spikes.

This is a critical role in a fast-growing squad where your architectural decisions directly impact millions of fans.

Why this role is remarkable

  • Significant scale and impact: join a Series C company that grew 10x in the past year, offering the chance to shape architecture at a critical inflection point.
  • Modern engineering culture: work in a high-autonomy environment with daily deploys, no legacy code, and a tech-first approach to a traditional industry.
  • Exceptional backing: join a top-tier team supported by $75M+ in funding from premier investors like The Raine Group, Play Ventures, and Makers Fund.

What you will do

  • Design and maintain robust backend services and RESTful APIs using Python, Flask, and Postgre SQL to power mobile and web applications.
  • Collaborate in a cross-functional squad with product, design, and trading experts to deliver immersive, real-time gaming features.
  • Own systems end-to-end, from architectural decision-making and technical documentation to monitoring and scaling infrastructure using Terraform and AWS.

The ideal candidate

  • Has 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience with a strong proficiency in Python or another major backend language.
  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of relational databases like Postgre SQL and cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS services like SQS and S3.
  • Thrives in fast-paced, agile environments and enjoys mentoring junior engineers while contributing to high-level technical and architectural discussions.

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We think you need these skills to ace Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Casino UX at Midnite in High Wycombe

Backend Engineering
Python
Flask
PostgreSQL
RESTful APIs
AWS
Terraform