Lead Backend Engineer (£110k-£130k) at Midnite

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network The next step is to speak to Jack . Job Title: Lead Backend Engineer Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 Company Description: Midnite - Series C fintech platform with $75M+ raised Job Description: Join Midnite as the technical lead for our greenfield AI & Back Office team. In this player-manager role, you will build the internal platform powering our global operations while driving practical AI integration across engineering workflows. You will lead three engineers to ship high-quality Python systems that redefine how our business operates daily. Location: Remote, UK Why this role is remarkable: Lead a brand-new, greenfield function with total autonomy to shape technical architecture and AI experimentation from day one. Work for a well-funded Series C startup backed by The Raine Group, shipping proprietary technology to production daily in a modern AWS environment. Drive high-impact AI enablement, moving beyond chatbots to build production-grade LLM tooling that accelerates an entire engineering organization. What you will do: Architect and build the core backend systems for Midnite’s internal back office platform, focusing on configuration management and operational APIs. Manage and mentor a small team of three fullstack and backend engineers, maintaining a high bar for code quality and professional growth. Identify and prototype AI-powered improvements such as automated documentation, RAG pipelines, and intelligent alerting to reduce operational toil. The ideal candidate: 7+ years of experience in backend engineering with strong Python proficiency and a solid foundation in cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred). Proven ability to lead or mentor engineers while remaining hands-on as an individual contributor in a fast-paced environment. Practical experience integrating LLMs and AI APIs into production systems, with a pragmatic approach to building useful business tools. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. Next steps Step 1. Visit our website . Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack' . Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions. Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role. Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction. Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.