Senior Backend Engineer (Python/AWS)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in the online betting and gaming sector is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer. The role involves developing and maintaining APIs for web and mobile applications using modern technologies like Python and AWS. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring the delivery of high-performance products.

Qualifications

• Experience with backend development in Python.
• Familiarity with AWS services.
• Strong understanding of API design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards.

Skills

Python

AWS

Flask

Docker

PostgreSQL

Continuous Integration

Tools

Docker

Terraform

S3

SQS

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing company in the online betting and gaming industry, building a next-generation sportsbook and casino platform. Their mission is to create an intuitive, immersive experience using modern technologies, moving away from outdated platforms to deliver a seamless, high-performance product. This is an opportunity to work with a team of engineers, designers, and trading experts who are passionate about building cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, regulated industry.

About the Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in developing and maintaining APIs for web and mobile applications. You’ll focus on writing robust, scalable, and maintainable code while working in a collaborative environment with designers, front-end engineers, and trading specialists.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Work closely with external partners and vendors to integrate third-party solutions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Required Skills

The backend is primarily built in Python and runs on AWS, incorporating technologies such as: Flask, Pytest, Mypy, Docker, PostgreSQL, SQS, S3, and Terraform Continuous integration and daily deployments

This is a fully remote opportunity, but requires candidates to be based in the UK.