Software Engineer

6 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Kingmakers Full time
About us:

At KingMakers, we're not just building products; we're redefining how millions of sports fans across Africa experience entertainment. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to deliver seamless, 24/7 digital sports and gaming experiences that bring people closer to the games they love, online and offline.

The Role:

As aSoftware Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our engineering team, driving back-end initiatives and developing robust, scalable solutions. You'll play a key role in system architecture, technical decision-making, and product innovation, ensuring our technology stack evolves to meet business needs efficiently.

We're looking for engineers who love to build, test, and optimize. If you thrive in a high-impact environment, enjoy working autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams, and are passionate about crafting elegant and maintainable software, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

1. Design, Build, and Scale

- Lead back-end initiatives with autonomy and minimal managerial oversight.
- Make informed engineering decisions considering technical debt, system design, stability, and business needs.
- Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
- Contribute to the analysis, design, and implementation of new features.
- Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to engineering best practices.

1. Problem Solving & Technical Excellence

- Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues proactively.
- Ensure system observability, reliability, and performance.
- Work within the company's security strategy, fostering a security-first mindset.
- Participate in the resolution of critical incidents and propose long-term solutions.

1. Collaboration & Cross-functional Work

- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create exceptional user experiences.
- Understand customer behavior and contribute to product vision and strategy.
- Clearly articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Participate in planning and decision-making to shape the roadmap.

1. Code Reviews & Best Practices

- Conduct and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- Maintain and improve development efficiency through best-in-class tools and practices.

1. Mentorship & Growth

- Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
- Advocate for engineering excellence and best practices across the team.
- Drive continuous improvement in the development lifecycle and technical processes.

Technical Skills & Experience

- 3+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Proficiency inC# and .NET framework.
- Experience with relational databases (MS SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
- Strong knowledge ofmicroservices architectureanddomain-driven design.
- Understanding ofmodern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
- Hands-on experience withcloud platforms(preferably Microsoft Azure).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
- Experience withmessage queuing systems(RabbitMQ) andevent streaming platforms(Kafka).
- Strong focus oncode quality, testing methodologies, and software engineering best practices.
- Knowledge ofperformance optimizationstrategies, caching techniques, and observability tools (Grafana, APM solutions).
- Security-conscious approach to software development.

Soft Skills & Mindset

- Passion for problem-solving and building scalable solutions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- A growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
- A team player who values collaboration, feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Nice to Have

- Experience in theiGaming or sports betting industry.
- Knowledge ofregulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Experience working in a hyper-growth startup environment.

How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:

As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be:

- Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do.
- Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results-oriented team players.
- Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person.
- Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what's important.
- Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution.
- Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO.
- Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation.
- Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working.

At KingMakers, we believe great talent deserves great rewards. That's why we offer competitive compensation packages designed to reflect your expertise and impact.

Our benefits are tailored to each location, ensuring they align with what matters most to our people. Whether it's health coverage, hybrid work and perks, we strive to provide what you need to thrive – wherever you are.

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