Staff Engineer

Smarkets

4 months ago

3.5 on Glassdoor

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

A Staff Engineer at Smarkets is responsible for leading engineering efforts as the senior individual contributor, directly influencing the technical direction and innovation across teams. This role entails designing scalable microservices architecture, optimizing system performance, and implementing CI/CD practices using a tech stack that includes Python, Rust, Typescript, PostgreSQL, and Kafka. The Staff Engineer collaborates closely with the VP of Engineering to streamline development processes and cultivate a high-performance engineering culture, while also identifying opportunities for technological advancement and business value.

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About Smarkets

smarkets.com

Smarkets is a peer-to-peer betting exchange that allows users to trade on the outcomes of various events using their prediction markets. It offers a platform where users can create, share, and bet on odds in real-time, providing transparency and competitive pricing. Smarkets emphasizes a user-friendly experience, combining functionality with a modern interface, catering primarily to the UK gaming market. The company is dedicated to innovation in the betting space, making it a notable player in the online gaming industry.