10h ago

Lead Backend Engineer

London, UK

$110k-$130k / year

full-timelead Remote

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll join Midnite as the technical lead for a greenfield AI & Back Office team, building the internal platform that powers global operations. You'll lead three engineers to ship high-quality Python systems while driving practical AI integration across engineering workflows. This role offers total autonomy to shape architecture and AI experimentation from day one at a well-funded Series C startup.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Architect core backend systems for internal back office platform
  • Manage and mentor a team of three engineers
  • Prototype AI-powered improvements like RAG pipelines and intelligent alerting

📋 Requirements

  • 7+ years of backend engineering experience
  • Strong Python proficiency
  • Solid foundation in AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Practical experience integrating LLMs and AI APIs into production

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with configuration management and operational APIs
  • Background in fintech or high-growth startups

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Remote-first within UK
  • 💰 £110k-£130k salary
  • 🏢 Well-funded Series C with $75M+ raised
  • 🚀 Greenfield project with full autonomy

📨 Hiring Process

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🚩 Heads Up

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  • Potential lack of direct company information
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