Software Engineer I
Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation. We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands. Our journey at Betway Africa started in 1999 with a handful of brilliant individuals and some very big picture thinking. Now, we are an ever-growing community of 1000+ talented and exceptional people at the forefront of the vast and competitive world. Our expertise lies in marketing, customer service and technology. We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Betway Africa, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar. Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters. If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment. As our Software Engineer, you’ll play a key part in delivering and the driving force behind the design, development and evolution of our technology stack – ensuring platforms are robust, scalable and ready for what’s next.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into clear technical design documents
- Design scalable software architectures that support both current and future cross-functional needs, including software, hardware and communication components
- Develop high-level system design diagrams and implement moderate-to-complex web applications across multiple platforms
- Design, build, test and maintain software solutions including applications, websites, data processes and user interfaces
- Ensure code quality and DevOps alignment through CI/CD pipeline development and continuous improvement
- Conduct code reviews, champion coding standards and drive adoption of engineering best practices
- Collaborate with project management to define technical direction and plan delivery timelines
- Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas (required)
- A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals (required)
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball (required)
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work (required)
- Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments (required)
- Proficient in .NET 8+ for developing Web APIs and Worker Services (required)
- Solid experience with C# 8 and above (required)
- Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch (required)
- Strong working knowledge of MS SQL Server, including Entity Framework Core and Dapper (required)
- Familiarity with message queueing systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka or Azure Service Bus (required)
- Proficient with Azure DevOps, including Repos, Pipelines and Releases (required)
- Experience with one or more modern frontend frameworks: Angular, React or Vue (required)
- Understanding of in-memory and distributed caching using tools like Redis (required)
- Development experience in microservices architecture (required)
- Solid understanding of unit testing practices and frameworks (required)
- Medical Aid Subsidy
- Group Life Subsidy
- Provident Fund Subsidy
Betway Africa is the African arm of Betway, the sports-betting and online-casino brand owned by Super Group (SGHC), a holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Operating since 2006, it delivers sports betting and casino products - including the Jackpot City, Lucky Nugget and Ruby Fortune brands - across markets such as South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique. The division employs more than 1,000 people, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. It covers functions spanning marketing, technology, finance and customer care for Betway's African operations.
