Senior Python Backend Engineer - Fully Remote, UK

We''re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to own the systems that power our products and operations. You''ll lead Back End development, shape our cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, and make key architectural decisions that influence the future of the platform.This is a fully remote role, open to candidates based in the UK. It offers a high degree of autonomy, influence, and responsibility, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building from the ground up. The salary range is up to £120,000 depending on experience and fit.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the design, development, and operation of the core Back End services that power our consumer-facing products and internal operational tooling.Build scalable, low-latency systems that can handle Real Time updates and significant traffic spikes during live matchdays, using caching, load management, and graceful degradation techniques.Lead the architecture and management of identity and user state, including authentication, profiles, preferences, permissions, and privacy-conscious data handling.Develop and maintain our notification platform, including push notifications (APNs/FCM), user notification preferences, audience segmentation, and delivery tracking.Integrate with third-party data providers and external services, ensuring robust failure handling, observability, and system resilience.Design and support secure internal tooling APIs, including role-based access controls, audit trails, change ..... full job details .....