Job Description

About us:

At KingMakers, we’re not here to follow the industry, we’re here to define it.

We are a proudly homegrown African company, building the future of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent. Since our launch in 2018, we’ve created platforms that connect millions of fans to the excitement they love through our leading brands, BetKing and SuperSportBet

From Nigeria to South Africa, we’ve rapidly grown into a powerhouse, recognized for raising standards, pushing boundaries, and shaping what’s next in our industry. Our vision is bold: to be the home where Africa plays.

Collaboration, innovation, and fearless execution define our culture. Every decision is purposeful, every interaction impactful, and every product designed to serve our players and partners with excellence.

We move fast, stay curious, and constantly raise the bar. Our mission is to deliver entertainment with integrity, innovation, and impact, because great products can change how entire communities experience play

The Role:

As a Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer, you’ll join the Engagement Squad within Customer, the largest domain at KingMakers, and play a key role at the heart of our engineering team. You’ll drive backend initiatives, building robust and scalable solutions, and contribute to system architecture, technical decision-making, and product innovation, ensuring our technology stack evolves efficiently to meet business needs.

We’re looking for engineers who love to build, test, and optimize. If you thrive in a high-impact environment, enjoy working autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams, and are passionate about crafting elegant and maintainable software, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

Core Engineering

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services.
• Collaborate with backend engineers on design, approaches, and code reviews.
• Write optimized, secure code with strong focus on testing and reliability
• Contribute to system design and architecture decisions.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers.
• Participate in planning sessions, providing technical input into the roadmap.
• Share knowledge, participate in code reviews, and promote best practices.

Ownership & Growth

• Take initiative in learning the domain and proactively contributing beyond assigned tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement in pipelines, system performance, and observability.
• Support and mentor peers, contributing to a culture of excellence.

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency with C# and .NET 8+
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and domain-driven design (DDD)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Basic cloud platform exposure and willingness to work with Azure
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/AKS
• Knowledge of message queuing (RabbitMQ) and event streaming (Kafka)
• Strong focus on testing, code quality, and engineering best practices
• Understanding of performance tuning, caching strategies, and observability tools (Grafana, APM solutions)
• Security-conscious development mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience in iGaming or sports betting
• Experience with NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch and Redis is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory or compliance-driven environments
• Experience in high-growth or startup environments
• Awareness and practical usage of modern engineering AI tools.

How You Do It: Expectations to Fulfill the Role

At KingMakers, culture isn’t just words on a wall, it’s how we show up, work, and grow. Our CROWNS are six bold, actionable values that guide how we make decisions, collaborate, and raise the bar together.

We believe great talent deserves great rewards. That’s why our competitive compensation packages go beyond salary, with benefits and perks designed to help you thrive wherever you are.

👑 Customer First
We build with and for our customers. Whether internal or external, we care deeply about what drives them and always strive to deliver real, meaningful value.

📈 Raise the Bar
We take initiative, take ownership, and never settle. We’re not here to show off, we’re here to make an impact, raise standards, and push for better every time.

💬 Operate with Candor
We build trust through openness and honesty. We speak clearly, listen actively, and make space for others to be part of the conversation. Truth with kindness, always.

🤝 We Build Together
We collaborate across teams, support one another, and leave egos aside. We succeed as a team, lifting each other up and sharing the load.

⚡ No Hesitation, Never Reckless
We move boldly and responsibly. We take smart risks, speak up, and try new things, with the courage to own the outcome and the clarity to avoid chaos.

🚀 Speed & Iteration
We act fast, learn fast, and improve fast. We cut through the noise, take action, and adapt quickly. Progress beats perfection.

Benefits

At KingMakers, we know that great talent deserves great rewards. That’s why our compensation packages are competitive, designed to reflect your skills, impact, and potential.

We go beyond just salary, our benefits are crafted to support you wherever you are and help you thrive both at work and in life:

What we offer:

• Flexible Work: Hybrid model working from the office twice a week, the freedom to balance office collaboration with remote focus.
• Birthday off and 10 days/ year to work from any location in the world.
• Private health insurance.
• Parking: Hassle-free, secure parking so you can start your day stress-free.
• Tech Equipment: Top-of-the-line laptop and tech gear to make your work seamless and productive.
• Team Activities 🏟️: Regular events to build connections and foster collaboration.
• Office Perks 🍿: Free snacks, coffee, and a welcoming environment to keep you energized.
• Performance Bonuses 🏆: Discretionary rewards recognizing your contributions.

At KingMakers, we’re committed to creating an environment where you can do your best work and be rewarded for it.