Lead Platform Engineer – Backend, Python on AWS

Midnite; Remote; GBP 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge betting platform in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Platform Software Engineer to ensure reliability and performance of its systems. In this hands-on leadership role, you will lead a small team while significantly influencing the core platform's evolution. Ideal candidates should have over seven years of engineering experience, expertise in Python and cloud systems, and a proven track record in managing engineering teams. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including extensive health coverage and flexible working.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

25 paid holidays per year

Flexible working hours

Nursery salary sacrifice scheme

Development and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience with deep expertise in Python and cloud-based systems.
• Strong background in building resilient, scalable, and high-performance distributed systems.
• Proven experience leading or managing engineers in a platform, backend, or infrastructure-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Own architectural decisions across the platform focusing on uptime and resilience.
• Lead technical design for complex cross-team projects.
• Guide the adoption of best practices in platform engineering and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Python

Cloud-based systems

Distributed systems

Reliability engineering

Deployment practices

Tools

AWS

Docker

PostgreSQL

Flask

Terraform

Pytest

Job description

A cutting-edge betting platform in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Platform Software Engineer to ensure reliability and performance of its systems. In this hands-on leadership role, you will lead a small team while significantly influencing the core platform's evolution. Ideal candidates should have over seven years of engineering experience, expertise in Python and cloud systems, and a proven track record in managing engineering teams. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including extensive health coverage and flexible working.