Backend Developer

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.

As a Back-End Developer you’ll be supporting the delivery of the best technology solutions for any business challenge, covering our application development & system support across all our regions.  This will help us excel at digitally enabling the business to stay ahead of the game.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including:

• 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.

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

You’re someone who brings:

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

• Kubernetes

• 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

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends

• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations

• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards

• Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

• Adaptability

• Ownership and accountability

• Initiating action

• Resilience

• Team orientation

• Integrity

• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best:

• 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.

• Medical Aid Contribution with Discovery Health to help take care of your health needs.

• Provident Fund Contribution to support your long-term financial security.

• Group Risk Cover for added peace of mind.

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!

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!