Engineering Lead - Core Group

Significant backend engineering experience, including time operating at senior or lead level.

Deep backend expertise with a full-stack, systems-thinking mindset across clients, APIs, services, data, infrastructure and operations.

Strong Python skills, or experience with another modern backend language and a willingness to learn Python.

Experience setting technical direction and designing, delivering and operating reliable systems.

Experience in formally managing engineers, or strong evidence of readiness to own one-to-ones, feedback, performance and development for a team of three to six.

Challenge assumptions constructively, helping Product and Design find simpler or more effective ways to achieve the intended outcome and the ability to break ambiguous, complex work into simple, safe deliverables.

Solid database and production-engineering fundamentals, including AWS, CI/CD and observability.

You communicate with energy and clarity, bring others into technical discussions, and help create momentum across the team.

Private health insurance with zero excess, including optical cover and optional dental.

Income protection to protect your earnings and give you peace of mind.

Tenure holiday policy. After three years you receive an extra two days leave, increasing to 30 days annually after five years.

Flexible working and a fully supported home office setup so you can do your best work from home.

Nursery salary sacrifice scheme helping parents save thousands each year on nursery fees.

Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and holidays so you can spread the cost of the things you want.

Retail discounts and subscription perks across a wide range of brands.

Quarterly team socials to connect, celebrate and have fun together.

At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.

We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.