About the role

Lead Platform Engineer ensuring Midnite's platforms are reliable and performant. Guiding a team in architectural decisions and infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

Ensure Midnite's reliability, performance, and availability.
Shape the evolution of the core platform and set engineering standards.
Drive improvements across infrastructure and backend systems.
Work closely with the Head Of Platform Engineering and the global Platform team.
Manage a small team of engineers, providing direction and coaching.
Regularly contribute code, reviews, and production changes.

7+ years of engineering experience with deep expertise in Python or an equivalent modern language (e.g. Go, Rust), 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.
Ability to break down ambiguous and complex problems into clear plans and well-defined milestones.
Demonstrated impact improving reliability, performance, and the developer experience.
Hands-on technical leadership - able to dive into code and architecture while guiding others.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience integrating third-party systems at scale and acting as the technical lead for those relationships.
Familiarity with modern delivery practices and a deep appreciation for quality, testing, and stability.

Private healthcare coverage to support your physical health and wellbeing.
Virtual GP access so you can get medical advice quickly and conveniently.
Pension scheme to help you plan and invest in your future.
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.