Senior Backend Engineer (Python/AWS)

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in the online betting and gaming sector seeks a Senior Backend Engineer skilled in Python and AWS. The role involves designing and developing robust APIs while collaborating with various teams. This fully remote position is ideal for those passionate about leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with backend services and APIs.
• Knowledge of technologies: Flask, Pytest, Mypy, Docker, PostgreSQL, SQS, S3, and Terraform.
• Mentorship skills for junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship.

Skills

Python

AWS

Flask

PostgreSQL

Docker

Terraform

SQS

S3

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Senior Backend Engineer (Python/AWS), south west london

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Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 Their mission is to create an intuitive, immersive experience using modern technologies, moving away from outdated platforms to deliver a seamless, high-performance product.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.