Technical Lead - Live

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Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming • Software
The Role
Provides hands-on technical leadership for software architecture, solution design, implementation quality, testing, delivery, and production support. The role guides engineering standards, scalability, security, system integration, and continuous improvement while resolving complex technical issues. It also mentors developers, identifies skill gaps, facilitates knowledge sharing, and supports team capability development.
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Technical Skills
•    C# & .NET Core.
•    RESTful APIs.
•    SQL & Database Development.
•    Software Architecture & Design.
•    SDLC & Software Delivery.
•    System Integration.
•    Code Quality & Engineering Standards.
•    Testing & Quality Assurance.
•    Performance, Scalability & Security.
•    DevOps & Modern Engineering Practices.
•    Production Support & Complex Problem Resolution.
•    Couchbase, RabbitMQ & Kafka (Advantageous).
 

Cultural Skills
•    Technical Leadership & Mentoring.
•    Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing.
•    Coaching & Team Development.
•    Problem Solving & Innovation.
•    Strategic Thinking & Decision Making.
•    Continuous Improvement Mindset.
•    Accountability & Ownership.
•    Adaptability & Resilience.
•    Communication & Stakeholder Engagement.
•    Customer & Quality Focus.
 

Responsibilities

Technical leadership & architecture alignment
• Provide hands-on technical leadership through collaboration, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure alignment with architectural standards in collaboration with software architects.
• Guide solution design to meet functional, performance, and system integration requirements.
• Enforce coding standards, reviews, and overall codebase quality.
• Ensure solutions meet usability, reliability, performance, and security expectations.
• Drive adoption of engineering practices that support throughput, efficiency, and scalability.

Solution quality & implementation oversight
• Ensure solutions are fully aligned to agreed requirements and user objectives.
• Establish and enforce testing standards and delivery quality benchmarks.
• Ensure solutions are thoroughly tested and production-ready before deployment.
• Promote maintainable, extensible development practices to reduce defects.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is provided to enable effective support.
• Introduce mechanisms for proactive fault detection and reporting.

Delivery optimisation & continuous improvement
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team performance and delivery outcomes.
• Anticipate and proactively manage technical risks, dependencies, and challenges.
• Take ownership of complex problem resolution, including critical production issues.
• Apply forward planning to prevent delays and minimize rework.
• Drive adoption of modern tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Encourage innovation, challenge existing approaches, and improve efficiencies.

Problem-solving, innovation & adaptability
• Lead problem-solving efforts with a structured and analytical approach.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and delivery.
• Adapt to changing priorities and environments with a proactive mindset.
• Support informed decision-making by evaluating risks and long-term impacts.
• Demonstrate resilience and maintain performance under pressure.

Knowledge sharing & capability building
• Identify team skill gaps and drive targeted knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Ensure knowledge sharing is effective and address gaps where required.
• Promote continuous learning and skill development across the team.

Coaching & team development
• Provide technical coaching, mentorship, and hands-on support.
• Support the growth of junior, intermediate, and senior team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver training materials and end-user training where required.
 

Qualifications

•    A minimum of 7 years’ experience within a development environment.
•    Proficiency in architectural design principles and fundamental concepts.
•    Demonstrated mentoring/leadership skills.
•    Detailed knowledge of the SDLC and management of software projects.
•    Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
•    Strong attention to detail.
•    5-7 years SQL/ database Experience.
•    Preferably, Experience in document stores such as Couchbase would be advantageous.
•    Preferably, Experience in Message Brokers such as RabbitMQ / Kafka would be advantageous.
•    5-7 years C# experience.
•    5-7 years .NET Core experience.
•    5-7 years of restful API experience.
 

Skills Required

  • Minimum 7 years of experience within a software development environment
  • Proficiency in architectural design principles and fundamental concepts
  • Demonstrated mentoring and technical leadership skills
  • Detailed knowledge of the software development life cycle and software project management
  • Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • 5-7 years of SQL and database experience
  • Experience with document stores such as Couchbase
  • Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
  • 5-7 years of C# experience
  • 5-7 years of .NET Core experience
  • 5-7 years of RESTful API experience
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The Company
940 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

BET Software is one of the most diverse betting software providers in Sub-Saharan Africa. It develops reliable online and retail betting solutions and other software systems. Its SyX platform provides a sportsbook integrated with casino betting, virtual games, and live lotteries, and is designed to handle large transaction volumes on low-end hardware and in areas with limited internet connectivity. The company is expanding its international footprint.

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