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Smarkets

Senior Software Engineer

Hybrid

London, United Kingdom

Full Time

27-01-2025

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Senior Backend Engineer

Who are we?
Smarkets is a leading betting exchange for sports and political trading, processing over £29 billion in volume since 2010. Our mission is to disrupt the betting industry by delivering the best products and prices in the market. With a transparent platform offering unmatched value, we combine cutting-edge technology with superior customer experiences.
As a Series B tech company, we take a professional, product-led approach to our mission. At Smarkets, we embrace collaboration, innovation, and scientific rigor, while celebrating ambitious goals and passion for excellence. We value merit and offer an environment where recognition, support, and challenges will help you unlock your full potential and drive our vision forward.
Join our team and take on a pivotal role in advancing the future of betting technology.

The Role
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Smarkets, you will drive the design, development, and scaling of the core services that power our platform. You will work closely with technical leadership and cross-functional teams to lead and deliver high-impact projects aligned with our strategic goals. In this role, you'll take ownership of complex systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and stability.
You'll play a critical role in shaping our backend architecture, mentoring your peers, and setting technical direction for the team. With a focus on building distributed systems, you will influence key decisions in technology and process improvements, helping to evolve our technical ecosystem.

Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and optimisation of backend services written in Python, Rust or C++
Architect and build scalable, distributed systems to meet the evolving needs of the platform
Enhance system reliability through robust monitoring and alerting systems
Drive and enforce best practices in code quality, testing, and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD)
Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to define and deliver complex, high-impact projects
Mentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and growth
Drive technical decision-making and contribute to the evolution of our backend architecture
Ensure the performance and stability of critical services by implementing improvements with a forward-looking mindset

Role Requirements
6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend systems
Expertise in Python and experience with at least one compiled language (Rust, Go, Java, C++), with a strong interest in learning Rust
Proven experience designing and building distributed systems in modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar)
Deep knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including GitLab and Kubernetes (K8S)
Strong experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Apache Kafka) and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Previous experience in Sports Betting or Finance industries is a plus
Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated leadership in driving complex technical projects to successful completion

Our Values
Push to win – We aim for excellence and relentless improvement.
Make others better – We foster collaboration and support the growth of our team members.
Give a shit – We care deeply about what we do and how we do it.
Be a pro – We maintain a high level of professionalism in everything we undertake.
Bring the energy – We approach challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, along with a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can make a tangible impact.
Stock options vested over 4 years
Generous pension scheme via Aviva, with a 6% company match
Comprehensive health insurance
Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages in the office daily
Cycle to work scheme
Annual £1000 education budget for courses, conferences, and training
25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to carry over 5 days
Flexible working: 2 days per week from home and up to 20 days working remotely from anywhere in the world
In-house lunches prepared by our dedicated chef
A commitment to ongoing learning and development

What happens next?
Our hiring process is streamlined to ensure a quick and transparent experience for you:
CV Review – We’ll review your application promptly.
Introductory Call – A chat with our team to discuss your experience and the role.
Technical Challenge – An at-home HackerRank exercise to demonstrate your skills.
Technical Interview – A live coding session with our engineering team.
Onsite Interview – An interview covering experience and mindset, followed by lunch with the team.
Join us and help drive the future of sports trading technology!

About the Company

Smarkets is an award-winning, product-led, sports betting company headquartered in London that processes billions of pounds in traded volume each year. We bring a professional and tech-first approach to the sports betting world which has allowed us to create one of the most sophisticated products in the industry. Our mission is to fight for what’s right in our corner of the universe, and that means fixing betting with a core focus on price and product. Smarkets is primarily a technology company, utilising a modern tech sta... Know more

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