Software Development Manager

Betway Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming company in South Africa is seeking a Mid-Senior level engineer to lead technical projects. The role includes defining direction, managing teams, and developing solutions across multi-currency platforms. Candidates should be proficient in .NET, have strong communication skills, and experience in cross-functional collaboration. This position is full-time and offers opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and applicable regulation is a bonus.
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define technical direction and plan project timelines.
• Spearhead improvements beyond platform features.
• Manage high-level system design diagrams and complex web apps.

Skills

Proficient in .NET 5 and above

Solid experience with C# 8 and above

Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch

Strong working knowledge of MS SQL Server

Familiarity with message queueing systems

Proficient with Azure DevOps

Experience with modern frontend frameworks

Understanding of caching using tools like Redis

Experience in Microservices architecture

Solid understanding of unit testing practices

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Define technical direction and plan project timelines.
• Your role encompasses much more than just building features on the platform; you would spearhead the direction while proactively improving our solutions outside of our scope.
• You are much more than just a manager of software development teams; you are a leader of people.
• You would bring an extremely technical mindset, in order to offer advice and consult with the team in a collaborative approach.
• You will work on multi-currency projects across multiple countries; experience in finance and applicable regulation would be a bonus.
• Manage the development of high‑level system design diagrams and implementation of moderate to complex web applications across multiple platforms.
• Manage the design, build, test, and maintenance of software solutions including applications, websites, data processes, and user interfaces.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in .NET 5 and above for developing Web APIs and Worker Services
• Solid experience with C# 8 and above
• Hands‑on experience with Elasticsearch
• Strong working knowledge of MS SQL Server, with experience using Entity Framework Core and Dapper
• Familiarity with message queueing systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Azure Service Bus
• Proficient with Azure DevOps, including Repos, Pipelines, and Releases
• Experience working with one or more modern frontend frameworks: Angular, React, or Vue
• Understanding of in‑memory and distributed caching using tools like Redis
• Development experience in Microservices architecture
• Solid understanding of unit testing practices and frameworks

Soft Skills & Work Approach

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams to achieve shared objectives
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills, with a consistent track record of delivering projects on time and within scope
• High attention to detail, ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities
• Conduct code reviews, promote coding standards, and drive the adoption of relevant methodologies.
• 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!

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Entertainment Providers

Location

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

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