Lead Backend Engineer (£110k-£130k) at Midnite - Series C fintech backed by The Raine Group

Remote
Full-time

About the role

Lead Backend Engineer at Midnite to spearhead a brand-new AI and Back Office team. This is a rare player-manager opportunity at a remote-first UK Series C startup, offering autonomy to build greenfield internal platforms and shape how a fintech uses AI to boost engineering workflows.

The role requires 7+ years of Python experience and a track record of productionizing LLM-driven tools.

About Midnite

Midnite is a UK-based sportsbook and casino operator that offers sports betting, esports wagering, casino games, and live dealer experiences through an in-house built platform. Originally focused on esports, it has expanded to include traditional sports, horse racing, and casino games targeted at a new generation of players. Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and the Irish Revenue Commissioner, Midnite targets a gamer-centric audience with a product-led approach.

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Job details

Salary

£130,000 - £130,000

Location

Remote

Company

NameMidnite

Funding

Total raised

$75M

Last stage

Series C

Investors

TThe Raine Group
DDiscerning Capital
PPlay Ventures
Makers Fund
VVenrex

Founders

Nick Wright

Nick Wright

Founder & CEO

LinkedIn
DQ

Daniel Qu

Co-Founder

LinkedIn
RB

Rupert Brenninkmeijer

Former Co-Founder

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.