Senior Software Engineer (Mobile)

Betway Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid Subsidy

Group Life Subsidy

Provident Fund Subsidy

Job summary

Betway Africa, part of Super Group, is seeking a skilled Android developer to join our dynamic team in South Africa. You will design, build, and maintain mobile apps using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, delivering high-performance experiences for our sports betting and gaming platforms.

You will work with backend, design, and QA, integrate real-time features, ensure quality, manage Play Store submissions, and stay updated with mobile development trends. Join us to help shape our digital gaming edge.

Qualifications

• Experience with Android app development using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Knowledge of API integrations and WebSockets.
• Familiarity with Git, TFS, Azure and version control best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android apps using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Integrate real-time features via SignalR or similar.
• Collaborate with backend, design, and QA teams.
• Ensure performance and quality across platforms.
• Identify and fix bugs and performance issues.
• Manage app submissions on Google Play and Huawei Store.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Retrofit

MVVM

LiveData

API Integrations

WebSockets

Git

Android UX/UI

Tools

Git

TFS

Azure

Job description

Who we are

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation. Who we are 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.

Who we’re looking for

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.

Why we need you

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.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including: As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications for Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose).
• Integrate real-time communication features using SignalR or similar protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend developers, designers, and QA.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications across platforms.
• Identify and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Stay updated with the latest mobile development trends and best practices.
• Manage app submissions and updates on the Google Play Store, and Huawei Store.

This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What you’ll bring

• Technical Skills Android: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Retrofit, MVVM, ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation, Material Design. Experience with API integrations, WebSockets, and asynchronous programming. Familiarity with 3rd party SDKs, hybrid development, and native development for all device types. Proficiency in Git, TFS, Azure, and version control best practices. Understanding of Android UX/UI design guidelines.
• Desirable (Bonus) Skills Experience with dependency injection (e.g., Hilt, Dagger). Unit and UI testing (JUnit, Espresso, Compose Testing, XCTest). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Personal Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively. Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals. Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs. Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.

Our values are non-negotiables

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you’ll get back

• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Group Life Subsidy
• Provident Fund Subsidy

Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast. Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career. Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.

Ready to feel superclass? At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one. Game on!

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process. *Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment. This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The perfect place to work, play and grow! Betway Group is a proud member of Super Group, who are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: SGHC). We are a leading provider of innovative and exciting entertainment across sports betting, casino and esports betting. Founded in 2006, our teams in Malta, Guernsey, Spain and London are constantly expanding and evolving. By developing and utilising the very latest technologies,we have remained at the forefront of the online gaming industry, providing innovative and interactive gaming experiences in a fair, safe and responsible environment. Driven by our shared vision to become the global leader in the online sports betting and casino industry, our people are forward-thinking, team-players who thrive on a collective diversity of skills and backgrounds. We provide our teams with the tools to create market-leading, cutting-edge interactive gaming experiences, from pre-game and live sports betting, to esports and casino. We bring our people closer to the action – putting them at the heart, making them feel part of it. We live and breathe our values – these values define how we conduct ourselves in everything we do shaping how we interact with each other, our customers and our business partners. If you can imagine yourself in an environment which thrives off collaboration, and where everything is possible, then Betway could be the place for you.