Senior Software Engineer (Mobile)

Location: Johannesburg

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Who we are

We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.

Our journey at Betway Africa started in 1999 with a handful of brilliant individuals and some very big picture thinking. Now, we are an ever-growing community of 1000+ talented and exceptional people at the forefront of the vast and competitive world. Our expertise lies in marketing, customer service and technology. 

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Betway Africa, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll 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’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters.

If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment.

As our Software Engineer, you’ll play a key part in delivering and the driving force behind the design, development and evolution of our technology stack – ensuring platforms are robust, scalable and ready for what’s next.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including:

• As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications for Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose).
• Integrate real-time communication features using SignalR or similar protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend developers, designers, and QA.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications across platforms.
• Identify and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Stay updated with the latest mobile development trends and best practices.

Manage app submissions and updates on the Google Play Store, and Huawei Store.

This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who brings:

Technical Skills

• Android: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Retrofit, MVVM, ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation, Material Design.
• Experience with API integrations, WebSockets, and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with 3rd party SDKs, hybrid development, and native development for all device types.
• Proficiency in Git, TFS, Azure, and version control best practices.
• Understanding of Android UX/UI design guidelines.

Desirable (Bonus) Skills

• Experience with dependency injection (e.g., Hilt, Dagger).
• Unit and UI testing (JUnit, Espresso, Compose Testing, XCTest).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Personal Competencies

• 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

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 invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best:

• Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
• Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
• Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Group Life Subsidy
• Provident Fund Subsidy

Ready to feel superclass?

At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one.

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!