Junior Backend Engineer

  • $51k-$64k
  • Remote - United Kingdom

Remote

Software Development

Entry Level

Job description

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Why Midnite?

Midnite is a next-generation betting platform that is built for today’s fandom. We are a collective of engineers and designers who all share a passion for building the best sportsbook & casino experience possible, allowing our fans to feel closer to the games they love through the rush of winning money.

Unlike the alternatives, Midnite doesn’t feel like a website built two decades ago. Instead, it’s a cutting-edge creation, designed and constructed from the ground up with the latest technologies. Crafting an experience that’s truly intuitive, immersive, and immediately understandable is no walk in the park, but we thrive on the challenge. We believe we’re on the brink of creating something truly awesome.

What will you do?

We’re looking for a junior backend engineer who is eager to learn and grow under the guidance of experienced mentors. In this role, you’ll contribute to building APIs for our mobile and web applications, writing maintainable and efficient code while adhering to project timelines. You will also be impactful and comfortable shipping to production from week one.

Technical

Our tech stack is primarily implemented in Python and hosted on AWS, incorporating technologies such as Flask, Pytest, Mypy, Docker, PostgreSQL, SQS, S3 and Terraform, and we deploy daily. While familiarity with these technologies is preferred, it’s not mandatory; what matters most to us is your commitment to maintaining high engineering standards and the desire for continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Leadership

You’ll closely collaborate with a team of product, design, front-end development, and trading experts, thriving in a collaborative and supportive environment. Under the mentorship of senior engineers, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow within the team.

Expectations

  • 2+ years of professional coding experience in a dynamic or typed language (preferably Python) or equivalent exposure.
  • Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software products.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
  • Participate in code reviews to improve your understanding of code quality.
  • Stay curious and keep learning about industry trends and new technologies.
  • Work with external partners and vendors to integrate their products into Midnite’s systems, with support from senior team members.

What’s in it for you:

  • Shape our future: Play a key role in our team’s success, where your voice matters, and you’ll have a direct impact on shaping Midnite’s future.
  • Connect and unwind: Take part in our quarterly gatherings where our community comes together to bond and have fun.
  • Comprehensive health coverage: Look after your well-being with our outstanding zero-excess health insurance plan, which includes optical and dental coverage.
  • Simplify life: Take advantage of our nursery salary sacrifice scheme, allowing you to conveniently pay your child’s nursery fees straight from your paycheck.
  • Work-life balance: Enjoy 25 paid holidays a year, plus generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
  • Productive home office: We provide everything you need for a comfortable and ergonomic home setup, ensuring you’re as productive as possible.
  • Flexible working: We embrace flexible working, allowing you to adjust your schedule when life’s unexpected moments arise.​
  • Latest tech made easy: With our salary sacrifice schemes, you can upgrade to the latest gadgets, household items, and mobile tech without the upfront cost.
  • Exclusive perks: Enjoy a wide range of discounts on retailers, groceries, and subscriptions, making life a little more affordable.
  • Grow with us: Expand your skills through internal and external learning opportunities while benefiting from access to mentorship programs that support your development.
  • Transparent compensation: We provide competitive pay with clear team bandings and salary grids, ensuring that salary discussions are simple and fair.
  • Constructive feedback: We foster a transparent culture, encouraging individual feedback and review sessions to help everyone improve.
  • Work from anywhere: Whether it’s a cosy cottage in the Cotswolds or anywhere else, enjoy the freedom of working remotely.
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