Senior Software Engineer
Betway is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its team in Pretoria. The role involves taking ownership of technical projects that provide a competitive edge, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of scalable software solutions.
The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into technical design documents. They will design scalable software architectures that support both current and future cross-functional needs, including software, hardware, and communication components. The position requires developing high-level system design diagrams and implementing moderate to complex web applications across multiple platforms. Additionally, the role involves designing, building, testing, and maintaining software solutions, ensuring code quality and DevOps alignment through CI/CD pipeline development. Conducting code reviews, promoting coding standards, and driving the adoption of relevant methodologies are also key responsibilities. Collaboration with project management to define technical direction and plan project timelines is expected.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into 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.
- Conduct code reviews, promote coding standards, and drive the adoption of relevant methodologies.
- Collaborate with project management to define technical direction and plan project timelines.
- Proficient in .NET 5 and above 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, with experience using 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)
- Kubernetes (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)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (required)
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives (required)
- Excellent multitasking and time management skills, with a consistent track record of delivering projects on time and within scope (required)
- High attention to detail, ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables (required)
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities (required)
- In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends (nice-to-have)
- Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards (nice-to-have)
- Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies (nice-to-have)
- Supergrowth learning and development programmes
- Performance feedback tools
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Medical Aid Contribution with Discovery Health
- Provident Fund Contribution
- Group Risk Cover
Betway Group is an online gambling operator founded in 2006 and part of Super Group, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SGHC. It provides entertainment across sports betting, casino and esports betting, built on proprietary and latest-generation technologies. The company offers interactive gaming experiences spanning pre-game and live sports betting, esports and casino in a regulated, responsible environment. Betway is headquartered in Gzira, Malta, and operates across multiple international markets.