Senior Backend Engineer @Midnite
Software Development
Salary unspecified
Remote Location
remote UK
Job Type full-time
Posted 1mth ago

[Hiring] Senior Backend Engineer @Midnite

1mth ago - Midnite is hiring a remote Senior Backend Engineer. 💸 Salary: unspecified 📍Location: UK

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to take ownership of the backend systems powering a new and ambitious suite of Free to Play games at Midnite.

  • Own the backend architecture and technical direction for Midnite’s new suite of free-to-play games
  • Design and build server-authoritative systems covering outcome evaluation (RNG and skill-based), rewards, configuration, and analytics
  • Write clean, efficient, well-documented code and ensure quality and scalability of the codebase
  • Establish and uphold backend standards in a regulated environment
  • Define clear, robust client–server systems in partnership with the Lead Game Developer
  • Work closely with the team to shape game mechanics and reward models, balancing player experience and fun with fairness, integrity, and risk
  • Ensure alignment with core platform and compliance requirements as games integrate into the wider Midnite ecosystem
  • Remain deeply hands-on, writing production code and setting technical patterns as the games platform evolves
  • As the team scales, mentor and lead other developers and develop the ways of working
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of backend engineering experience in production environments
  • Highly proficient in Python (or another backend language and excited to work in Python)
  • Designed and maintained scalable RESTful APIs
  • Strong experience with databases such as PostgreSQL
  • Worked with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) in live systems
  • Understands distributed systems, performance, and scalability challenges
  • Writes clean, well-tested, maintainable code
  • Thrives in high-ownership, fast-moving teams and communicates clearly across functions

Requirements

  • Bonus points if you’ve worked in gaming, betting, fintech, or other regulated/high-trust industries
  • Experience with high-volume, low-latency systems and CI/CD environments

Benefits

  • Private health insurance (optical included, dental optional)
  • Income protection
  • 25 days’ holiday + generous parental leave
  • Flexible working + fully supported home setup
  • Salary sacrifice schemes (nursery, tech & more) + retail discounts
  • Quarterly team socials
  • Clear pay bands and a strong focus on growth and feedback
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Senior Backend Engineer @Midnite
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Job Type full-time
Posted 1mth ago
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