[Hiring] Senior Backend Engineer @Midnite

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