Senior Software Engineer (Back-end)
Senior back-end engineer at DigiOutsource (part of NYSE-listed Super Group) in Cape Town, designing, building and deploying scalable .NET/C# microservices for online gaming products. Day to day involves coding, code reviews, mentoring juniors, and supporting systems across private/public cloud with containers and CI/CD.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 7 years' practical experience in the full software development life cycle as a software engineer/developer
- Solid understanding of software engineering design patterns and/or methodologies
- Strong proficiency in OOP principles, with a preference for C# and the .NET framework
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
- Proficient with relational databases (e.g. SQL Server) and writing efficient queries
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
- Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
- Solid understanding of software testing fundamentals
- Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to the greater team, with experience coaching junior developers
- Exceptional attention to detail and high quality standards
- Adaptable to changing environments and priorities
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to estimate effort and own time management and delivery
- Strong collaboration and communication abilities
- Passion for technology and keeping up with the industry
Nice to have
- Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, incl. player behaviour and industry regulations
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests
- Familiarity with container orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) and distributed systems
- Knowledge of in-memory datastores (e.g. Redis or Valkey)
- Experience with messaging systems (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Experience leading technical discussions and code reviews
- Experience as part of an Agile software engineering team
- Good understanding of security principles
- Understanding of JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, Vue, React)
- Computer Science related degree, diploma, or similar software engineering qualification
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a Senior Software Engineer/Developer role
Full description
Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.
Who we are
We are part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.
At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We’re empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available.
Who we’re looking for
We are on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you will 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 are on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.
As a senior software engineer, you will focus on designing and developing robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions on the .NET (C#) framework. You will be a key contributor to custom software solutions, working closely with front-end engineers and other team members to deliver seamless integrations and high-quality products.
You will also mentor junior developers, review code, and provide guidance to support their growth. Working together with the Software Engineering Lead, you will ensure that the solution architecture meets the team’s exacting standards for maintainability and performance. Our environment includes both private and public cloud, with a strong emphasis on containerization and microservices.
What you’ll be doingEngineering
- Build, maintain, enhance and deploy software according to company’s software engineering standards and aligning these standards to industry standards and best practices.
- Unit-test all software artifacts.
- Maintain current systems and develop new systems using the latest technologies.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Product Managers team in developing, testing, and deploying software components.
- Provide second/third line support to IT for software deployed into company eco system.
- Analyse and resolve complex and high impact production issues where required.
- Monitor systems performance and ensure all SLAs are met.