BettingJobs is excited to partner with a growing business from South Africa who are expanding their offices into Europe and are on the cusp on attaining their MGA and UKGC licenses. They are currently seeking a Technical Lead to join their team in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a productive working environment for development teams.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering both technical and soft skill development.
• Set professional and technical goals for the team.
• Supervise and guide the team through projects, delegating tasks effectively.
• Design, develop, and document the technical architecture of products, emphasizing scalability, performance, security, and integration.
• Lead discussions and decisions on architectural solutions, performance optimizations, and future constraints.
• Drive adoption of best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns.
• Ensure continuous system updates, maintenance, and security audits.
• Coordinate and collaborate with product owners, project managers, account managers, UI/UX designers, and technical support teams.
• Translate operator pain points and industry requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in the hiring process, including creating job descriptions, evaluating candidates, and onboarding new hires.
• Lead training initiatives to build team expertise in emerging technologies and tools.
• Ensure fast deployment cycles with a focus on quality and operational scalability.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and collaborative practices.
• Monitor and manage technical debt, ensuring balance between innovation and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience developing solutions in the B2B software industry, specifically within the iGaming sector.
• At least 10 years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role focusing on C#/.NET and Umbraco.
• Proficiency with the latest .NET technologies (.NET Core, .NET6, WebAPI).
• Strong knowledge of event-driven architectures and microservices.
• Experience with SQL, including profiling and database design.
• Expertise in designing and deploying applications on platforms such as Umbraco and Figma.
• Hands-on experience with client/server and N-tier architectures.
• Strong analytical skills to analyse technical requirements and propose effective solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Knowledge of regulatory and operational requirements in the iGaming industry.
• Experience leveraging open-source technologies to reduce costs and enhance capabilities.
• Familiarity with automation tools and testing frameworks.
• Proficiency in integrating caching objects and optimizing application performance.