Remote Junior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Midnite, a next-generation betting platform, as a Junior Backend Engineer. You will contribute to building APIs for mobile and web applications, writing efficient and maintainable code. Collaborate with a team of product, design, and front-end experts. The role requires 2+ years of professional coding experience in a dynamic or typed language (preferably Python). Midnite offers comprehensive health coverage, flexible working arrangements, paid time off, parental leave, and various other perks and benefits to support employee well-being and professional growth.

Requirements

2+ years of professional coding experience in a dynamic or typed language (preferably Python) or equivalent exposure

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building APIs for our mobile and web applications
• Write maintainable and efficient code while adhering to project timelines
• Be impactful and comfortable shipping to production from week one
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software products
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews to improve your understanding of code quality
• Stay curious and keep learning about industry trends and new technologies
• Work with external partners and vendors to integrate their products into Midnite's systems, with support from senior team members

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Python, Flask, Pytest, Mypy, Docker, PostgreSQL, SQS, S3 and Terraform

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: zero-excess health insurance plan, which includes optical and dental coverage
• Nursery salary sacrifice scheme
• 25 paid holidays a year
• Generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Productive home office setup
• Flexible working
• Salary sacrifice schemes for latest gadgets, household items, and mobile tech
• Discounts on retailers, groceries, and subscriptions
• Internal and external learning opportunities and mentorship programs
• Competitive pay with clear team bandings and salary grids
• Individual feedback and review sessions
• Work from anywhere
• Quarterly gatherings