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Senior C# Backend Developer

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Description

A leading South African bookmaker providing licensed online and retail sports betting, horse racing, and casino games, is seeking a Senior C# Backend Developer who will lead cross-product integrations and end-to-end development (Backend, Frontend, and APIs) using modern architectures and design principles.

Responsibilities

Mentorship: Guide the development team through coaching and technical leadership to ensure project success
Quality Standards: Enforce high-quality software standards, internal QA processes, and coding best practices
Agile Delivery: Drive scrum ceremonies and manage project timelines to ensure on-time delivery
Innovation: Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectural trends
Full-Stack Execution: Write and maintain high-quality code across multiple languages, ensuring mobile-first functionality
System Design: Architect and implement design plans that meet rigorous performance and quality benchmarks
Platform Integrity: Ensure seamless cross-platform functionality and perform intensive testing to eliminate regressions
Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and proactively implement system improvements

Qualifications

Backend: 5+ years of professional experience
APIs: 5+ years developing APIs for Frontend integration
SQL: 5+ years of experience in database management
DevOps: 5+ years of experience in DevOps environments
Agile: 3+ years of experience within an Agile/Scrum framework
Containterization: 1+ year of experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Schooling: Grade 12 (Matric certificate) required
Architecture: Exposure to Microservices and Apache Kafka servers
Frontend: Working knowledge of Angular or React
Industry Preference: 3–5 years’ experience in the betting/iGaming industry (highly advantageous)
Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating programming and design proficiency