About the job
Why Join Midnite?
Midnite stands at the forefront of the sports betting and gaming industry, crafting innovative experiences for a new generation of players. Our unique blend of strategic product development, bold branding, and swift execution creates a platform that resonates with modern gaming habits.
With over 400,000 players already engaged, our journey is just beginning. We are a dynamic team that values high performance, ownership, and continuous improvement. Here, there is no room for complacency; we prioritize rapid testing and impactful execution. If you are passionate, inventive, and excel in fast-paced environments where you can drive significant results, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will take charge of the backend architecture that powers our exciting new lineup of Free to Play games at Midnite. Your role will involve building and maintaining robust backend systems, crafting APIs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code within timelines.
This senior, hands-on position requires designing and implementing server-authoritative game systems within a regulated, high-trust environment. You will collaborate closely with a small, autonomous games team, working alongside the Lead Game Developer and Head of Product to refine the entire game experience—from player interaction to outcomes, rewards, and analytics. You will play a pivotal role in establishing the systems that will support all future Midnite games!
This thrilling position is perfect for an engineer who thrives in agile, close-knit teams and possesses the experience and insight to build scalable systems aligned with company standards.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical direction and backend architecture for Midnite’s new range of free-to-play games.
- Design and develop server-authoritative systems for outcome evaluation (both RNG and skill-based), rewards, configurations, and analytics.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while ensuring the scalability and quality of the codebase.
- Set and maintain backend standards in a regulated environment.
- Collaborate with the Lead Game Developer to define robust client-server systems.
- Work closely with the team to shape game mechanics and reward models, balancing player enjoyment with fairness, integrity, and risk.
- Ensure compliance with core platform requirements as games integrate into the broader Midnite ecosystem.
- Remain deeply engaged in the coding process, establishing technical patterns as the game development progresses.

