Who are we?Smarkets: Predicting the Future of BettingSmarkets runs one of the world’s most sophisticated prediction markets, handling over £29 billion in volume since 2010 and engaging 200,000+ traders globally.
We’re a technology company that happens to revolutionise betting - from sports to political markets, to delivering the sharpest prices and the fairest odds.
Our stack is designed for scale, reliability, and speed: Linux, Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes, with Python 3, Rust, C++17, and React powering our platform.
We build infrastructure that institutions trust while keeping trading accessible to everyone.
Our edge? We’ve thrived through every market cycle, competitor, and industry revolution.
At the heart of our success are our people.
We create a high-performance environment where exceptional talent can thrive, blending deep business experience with a commercial mindset to drive strategic growth.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of prediction markets with cutting-edge technology and a customer-first philosophy, Smarkets is where you belong.
ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, and optimisation of backend services written in Python and RustArchitect and build scalable, distributed systems to meet the evolving needs of the platformEnhance system reliability through robust monitoring and alerting systemsDrive 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 projectsMentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and growthDrive technical decision-making and contribute to the evolution of our backend architectureEnsure the performance and stability of critical services by implementing improvements with a forward-looking mindsetRole Requirements6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend systemsFamiliarity with Python or at least one compil.