Join a high-growth entertainment leader as the first technical lead for a greenfield AI & Back Office team. You will drive the development of internal platforms and pioneer practical AI integrations to transform engineering workflows. This player-manager role offers immense autonomy to ship production-grade Python systems that power a modern sports betting experience.
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Lead Backend Engineer at Midnite
Are you a veteran Python engineer excited about the practical application of AI? This is a unique player-manager opportunity to build greenfield internal platforms and pioneer AI integrations that optimize engineering workflows across the company. You'll lead a small team, ship to production daily, and define how a major entertainment player leverages LLMs. If you have 7+ years of backend experience and a passion for building intuitive, immersive technology, this UK-remote role offers the autonomy and impact you've been looking for.
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Location
Remote (United Kingdom)
Compensation
£110k-£130k
Company
Midnite
Role overview
Entertainment Technology150+ employees
Midnite is a UK-based sports betting and casino platform focused on esports and traditional sports. It aims to provide a next-generation, fan-centric betting platform by leveraging technology and fan-centric features. The company was founded in 2018 by Nick Wright and Daniel Qu, and it is licensed and regulated by the Great Britain Gambling Commission. Midnite's mission is to bring fans together and elevate their interaction with games through the excitement of winning.
What you will do
- Lead and mentor a focused team of three engineers while remaining hands-on as a primary individual contributor to the core backend codebase.
- Architect and maintain the mission-critical internal back-office platform, including configuration management, operational dashboards, and internal APIs.
- Identify and productionize AI opportunities using LLM APIs and RAG pipelines to automate repetitive tasks and optimize developer experience.
Who this is a fit for
- 7+ years of professional backend engineering experience with a strong proficiency in Python and modern cloud infrastructure like AWS, PostgreSQL, and Terraform.
- Practical experience integrating LLMs or AI orchestration frameworks into production-quality products, moving beyond simple prototypes to scalable business solutions.
- Proven ability to lead or mentor engineers in a hands-on capacity, managing sprint planning and delivery while maintaining a high quality bar through code reviews.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead a brand-new, greenfield function with the autonomy to shape the technical direction and architectural standards for both internal platforms and AI strategy.
- Work within a well-funded Series C environment that has raised over $75M in equity, enjoying the stability of a 150-person company with a fast-moving startup culture.
- Direct impact on organizational velocity by building AI-powered tools that improve the daily lives of both engineers and non-technical staff across the entire business.
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