Software Engineer (Rust/Python) – Build Distributed Systems

Smarkets; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading betting exchange company in Greater London is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to design and maintain core services. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience with Python or a compiled language, strong communication skills, and a passion for technology. The role involves collaborating with product and engineering teams on complex projects, while promoting best practices. This position offers a competitive salary and substantial benefits in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Stock options

Health insurance

Education budget (£1000 yearly)

25 days paid holiday

Flexible working (2 days from home)

Lunch provided daily

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Familiarity with Python or a compiled language; keen to learn Rust.
• Experience with distributed systems in a cloud environment.
• Experience with DevOps stacks including GitLab.
• Understand message queues and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain features in Python and Rust.
• Implement monitoring to ensure service stability.
• Maintain code quality by writing tests and reviewing merges.
• Improve engineering processes including CI/CD.
• Mentor teammates on technical issues.

Skills

Python

Rust

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

GitLab

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

PostgreSQL

Job description

A leading betting exchange company in Greater London is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to design and maintain core services. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience with Python or a compiled language, strong communication skills, and a passion for technology. The role involves collaborating with product and engineering teams on complex projects, while promoting best practices. This position offers a competitive salary and substantial benefits in a supportive, dynamic environment.