Senior Backend Engineer (Python/AWS)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the online betting and gaming industry is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote team based in the UK. In this role, you will develop and maintain APIs, collaborate with designers and engineers, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills and experience with modern cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining APIs.
• Strong knowledge of Python and AWS technologies.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure high-quality standards.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies.

Skills

Python

AWS

Flask

Docker

PostgreSQL

Tools

Git

Terraform

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31.05.2025

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 Their mission is to create an intuitive, immersive experience using modern technologies, moving away from outdated platforms to deliver a seamless, high-performance product.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

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