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Senior Software Engineer

LiveScore Group12 open roles

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Early applications get read.

13.8% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. LiveScore Group postings stay open a median of 23 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 13.8%7 days
  4. 22.3%14 days
  5. 37.8%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted 463 days ago

LiveScore Group median: 23 days open

The posting

Senior Software Engineer

Cape Town

Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Based on the Cape Town beachfront – a breathtaking expanse of white sand and surf, against the backdrop of the world-famous Table Mountain – our Cape Town office is an integral part of LiveScore Group.

With strong collective expertise, the team in Cape Town pushes the boundaries of gaming design and development, always aiming to provide advanced solutions to complex operational challenges by delivering in-house gaming software of the highest quality to the LiveScore Group, every time.

At LiveScore Group, we’re the proud home of three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming world: LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet. This creates a fully owned and operated ecosystem that converges the two worlds of sports media and sports betting. We’re proud of the high ratings for our commitment to excellence and fuelling our fans' passion for sport, which drives us to the top.

We don’t just lead; we innovate. Our cutting-edge products and immersive experiences set the standard, but it’s our people who truly make the difference. Every day, our team embodies our values: adaptability, teamwork, a fan-driven approach, and an ever-curious mindset that fuels our ambition.

As we scale and continue to create a culture that allows all employees to thrive, we know we need the most talented people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you’re good at what you do, come and join us. The more inclusive we are, the more amazing experiences we can create for our users.

We know that job descriptions can sometimes seem daunting, and you might not feel you tick every box. But, if you’re passionate about the role and have relevant experience, we want to hear from you!

The Role

The Senior Software Engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions that align with LiveScore Group's strategic goals. This role directly contributes to business success by driving technical excellence, improving system performance, and mentoring engineering colleagues to build a high-performing engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, AMQP, Spring Security).
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex features or systems, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
  • Provide technical mentorship and promote best practices in coding, testing, and design, including conducting code reviews to ensure quality and secure coding.
  • Actively participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) using JIRA to manage tasks and track progress.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product and design, to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure timely delivery.
  • Utilize Git (Github) for version control and effective collaboration through pull requests and branching strategies.
  • Design and optimize relational database schemas, including writing efficient SQL queries and managing data migrations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system performance, developer productivity, and code quality.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to technical challenges, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and tooling improvements.
  • Support deployment and monitoring of applications in cloud or on-prem environments, ensuring reliability and performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Experience in Java, with experience in object-oriented design and enterprise-level application development.
  • Extensive experience with Spring Frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, AMQP, Spring Security).
  • Experience in using IntelliJ IDEA for efficient development, debugging, and refactoring.
  • Ability to design and maintain normalized database schemas and write efficient SQL queries.
  • Familiarity with AI tools to optimize workload and efficiently prompt AI tools for desired output.
  • Analytical thinking and a solution-oriented mindset.
  • A versatile individual with an appetite to learn and take on challenges.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support team objectives.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as VUE and Angular.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud platforms (GCP).
  • Write efficient SQL queries and manage data migrations, backups, and performance tuning

Our Tech Stack

  • Backend: Java, Spring Framework
  • Frontend: VueJS, Angular
  • Database: MySQL, Mongo
  • Cloud: GCP
  • Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ
  • AI: Copilot, AgentSpace
  • Version Control: Github
  • IDE: Intellij Ultimate
  • Testing: Cypress, Postman

What can we offer?

  • Discovery Medical aid
  • 21 days annual leave
  • Discretionary Company Performance bonus
  • Thursday drinks in the office and socials
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