Lead Platform Engineer - UK (Python, AWS, Reliability)

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking betting platform is seeking an experienced Lead Platform Software Engineer. This hands-on leadership role involves shaping the core platform, driving improvements, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in Python and cloud systems, with proven leadership capabilities. The position offers competitive salary, flexibility, and a commitment to developer productivity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

25 paid holidays a year

Flexible working hours

Latest technology access

Wide range of retailer discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure Midnite is reliable, performant, and always available.
• Shape the evolution of the core platform, setting engineering standards.
• Manage a small team of engineers and collaborate with various teams.

Skills

Python

Cloud-based systems

Leadership

Collaboration

Scalability

Distributed systems

Technical design

Architectural decisions

Tools

AWS

Flask

Docker

PostgreSQL

Job description

A forward-thinking betting platform is seeking an experienced Lead Platform Software Engineer. This hands-on leadership role involves shaping the core platform, driving improvements, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in Python and cloud systems, with proven leadership capabilities. The position offers competitive salary, flexibility, and a commitment to developer productivity and inclusion.