Head of Technology

Initiate International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online gaming brand is on the lookout for a visionary Head of Technology to spearhead their tech strategy in Johannesburg. This pivotal role involves leading a dynamic team, driving software architecture, and ensuring operational excellence across all tech platforms. With a focus on digital transformation in the iGaming sector, you will shape the future of technology by optimizing system performance and mentoring talent. If you're passionate about innovation and ready to redefine possibilities, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with senior leadership experience.
• Strong foundation in C# and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Champion scalable architecture and cloud deployment strategies.

Skills

C#

.NET

Umbraco

.NET Core

WebAPI

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps practices

BI and analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

Agile project management tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you a visionary tech leader ready to take the reins of innovation and execution? A top-tier online gaming brand is seeking a Head of Technology in Johannesburg to lead and elevate their technology strategy, drive software architecture, and scale infrastructure to support global growth.

In this role, you’ll shape the future of their tech landscape — managing a cross-functional team of developers, DevOps engineers, and BI professionals. You’ll play a critical role in aligning technology with business goals, championing high-quality software delivery, and building systems that are fast, reliable, and scalable.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in high-growth, fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving digital transformation within the iGaming space.

Your key responsibilities as the Head of Technology in Johannesburg, South Africa will include:

1. Providing strategic leadership and technical direction across all engineering functions.
2. Defining and executing the technology roadmap in line with business growth and product vision.
3. Leading a high-performing team across front-end, back-end, DevOps, and BI disciplines.
4. Championing scalable architecture, security, and cloud-based deployment strategies.
5. Upholding best-in-class coding standards, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices across teams.
6. Collaborating closely with executive leadership, product managers, and design teams to shape and deliver impactful solutions.
7. Owning the software development lifecycle — from design and development to testing, deployment, and support.
8. Driving innovation through automation, continuous integration, and delivery frameworks.
9. Optimizing system performance and mitigating technical debt through efficient architecture.
10. Mentoring and growing internal tech talent while actively contributing to recruitment and training strategies.
11. Ensuring operational excellence and system availability across all tech platforms.
12. Keeping pace with emerging technologies and trends to ensure a competitive advantage.

Requirements

For this Head of Technology role in Johannesburg, South Africa:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, including 3+ years in a senior leadership or Head of Tech role.
• Strong technical foundation in C# / .NET, Umbraco, .NET Core, WebAPI, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise-level platforms at scale.
• Deep understanding of software development best practices, cloud infrastructure, security, and modern DevOps practices.
• Exceptional people leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and building collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Hands-on experience with client/server and multi-tier architectures.
• Experience within the iGaming or fast-paced digital environments is highly advantageous.
• A data-driven mindset with familiarity in BI and analytics integration.
• Experience with automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and agile project management.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ready to lead and redefine possibilities in the iGaming space? Apply today and join a company that thrives on innovation, creativity, and delivering cutting-edge tech solutions to players worldwide. Bring your expertise, energy, and leadership — and let’s build something extraordinary together!