Software Engineering Lead What You'll Do Lead a team of Software Engineers. Build, maintain and enhance software according to company’s software engineering standards and aligning these standards to industry standards and best practices. Engage with stakeholders on requirements and performance of sub-system software. Strategic planning for team efficiency and growth and new/enhanced technologies and implementation. Act as liaison between teams and other departments as necessary. Own the engineering and delivery process of systems developed. Manage implementation of technical solutions. Ensure integrity of the systems regarding quality, stability, and scalability. Provide direction and expertise in design, development, and implementation of the platform(s), ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards. Build and lead a diverse team of Software Engineers, fostering a high-performance culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle. Identify potential technical risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Proactively address any technical challenges that arise. Ensure the platform adheres to best practices in security and privacy. Implement rigorous unit testing to ensure the platform is reliable, performant, and user-friendly. Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, processes, and workflows for transparency and future reference. What You'll Bring Computer Science related degree, diploma, or similar qualification in software engineering. Minimum of 7 years’ practical experience in the full software development life cycle as a software engineer or software developer. 2 years management experience including team leadership, performance management, skills development and training and budgeting. 2 years of experience in a Senior Software Engineer role or similar. Solid understanding of Software Engineering design patterns and/or methodologies. Solid understanding of Software Engineering principles. Solid understanding of Software Testing fundamentals.Proven experience managing and leading teams using agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). Consistent passion for Technology and keeping up with the industry. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively. Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals. Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope. 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. Desirable Skills Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations. Strong understanding of domain- and event-driven software architecture. Hands‑on experience setting up and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines (e.g. Gitlab, Jenkins, GitHub). Experience with one or more cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) with a focus on containerization (Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform). Practical experience working with event streaming platforms (e.g. Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ). Experience with DORA metrics. Benefits Learning and development programmes to level up fast. Performance tool for meaningful feedback. Employee Assistance Programme offering resources for you and your family. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Software Engineering Lead
BETWAY GROUP
cape town, cape town
Published 7 days ago
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