Senior Backend Engineer (Casino UX)

🚀 Why Midnite?

Midnite is a next-generation sports betting and gaming platform built for a new wave of players.

We combine sharp product thinking, bold brand, and fast execution to create experiences that feel modern, intuitive, and built for how people actually play today.

Over 400,000 players have already made the move, and we’re only just getting started.

We’re a high-performance team operating at pace. High ownership. Constant iteration. No hiding behind processes. We move quickly, test relentlessly, and turn ambitious ideas into real impact. If you’re driven, creative, and thrive in fast-moving environments where you can shape meaningful outcomes - keep reading.

Not your grandad’s bookie.

👀 The Role

Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Casino UX)

Team: Engineering - Casino UX

Location: UK (Remote)

We’re looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our Casino UX team. In this role, you’ll build and maintain the backend systems that power our casino experience, develop APIs that support our mobile and web applications, and deliver robust, maintainable code, all within a fast-paced, daily deployment environment.

Our backend is primarily built in Python and runs on AWS. We use technologies including Flask, Pytest, Mypy, Docker, PostgreSQL, SQS, S3, and Terraform. Experience with this stack is a plus, but it’s not essential, what matters most is strong backend fundamentals and a commitment to high engineering standards.

You don’t need prior gaming or casino experience. We’re looking for someone with solid technical foundations and the curiosity to learn and grow within the domain.

You will:

• 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.

The next Midniter:

• 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

Bonus points if you have experience with our core tech stack (Flask, Docker, Terraform, etc.), along with prior experience in the gaming, betting, or fintech sectors. We’d also value a background in building and operating high-volume, low-latency systems, as well as solid DevOps knowledge and hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines.

💰 Winnings

• 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.

At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.

We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.