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Lead Backend Engineer (£110k-£130k) at Midnite
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Job Title
Lead Backend Engineer - Nucleus (AI & Back Office)
Salary
£110,000 - £130,000
Company Description
$75M Series C betting platform backed by The Raine Group
Job Description
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.
Location
Remote, UK
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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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.
The ideal candidate
- 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.
Who are Jack & Jill?
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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.
How does this work?
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Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
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