Senior Software Engineer (Back-end)

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 doing

Engineering

• 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.

Technical Leadership

• Management of the implementation of technical solutions.
• Transfer of business and technical knowledge to the greater team.
• Technical guidance and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Focus on the integrity of the systems regarding quality, stability, and scalability.
• Contribute and provide expertise in the design, development, and implementation of the platform (s), ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.

Support to Software Engineering Lead

• Assist in code reviews.
• Assist in coordinating Pair Programming.
• Assist in implementation of best practices, coding standards and relevant methodologies.

Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, processes, and workflows for transparency and future reference.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• Minimum of 7 years’ practical experience in the full software development life cycle as a software engineer or software developer.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of Software Engineering design patterns and/or methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, with a preference for experience in C# and the .NET framework.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Proficient in working 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.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of Software Testing fundamentals.
• Demonstrates solid ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to the greater team.
• Demonstrates consistent passion for Technology and keeping up with the industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior developers.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to accurately estimate effort and take ownership for time management and delivery.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities.

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

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

• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of 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.
• A good understanding or security principles,
• An understanding of JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, Vue and React).
• Computer Science related degree, diploma, or similar qualification in software engineering.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Senior Software Engineer/Developer role.

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 offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:

• We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
• Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
• Free Daily Meal
• Free Massages On-site
• Free On-Site Gym
• Group Life Cover
• Funeral Fund Benefit
• Financial Services Assistance
• Curro School Fees Benefit
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Leadership Training
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Free Sleep Coaching
• On-site Barista
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy
• Work from home allowance
• Team socials

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 27 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.

Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

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!