Senior Backend Software Engineer
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Senior Backend Software Engineer at KingMakers: Cape Town, South Africa; Hybrid. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Cape Town, South Africa, Hybrid
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-06-02.
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At KingMakers, we’re not here to follow the industry, we’re here to define it.
We are a proudly homegrown African company, building the future of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent. Since our launch in 2018, we’ve created platforms that connect millions of fans to the excitement they love through our leading brands, BetKing and SuperSportBet.
From Nigeria to South Africa, we’ve rapidly grown into a powerhouse, recognized for raising standards, pushing boundaries, and shaping what’s next in our industry. Our vision is bold: to be the home where Africa plays.
Collaboration, innovation, and fearless execution define our culture. Every decision is purposeful, every interaction impactful, and every product designed to serve our players and partners with excellence.
We move fast, stay curious, and constantly raise the bar. Our mission is to deliver entertainment with integrity, innovation, and impact — because great products can change how entire communities experience play.
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer within the UBO (Unified Back Office) domain, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving the platforms and services that enable seamless operational excellence across KingMakers. The UBO domain owns critical business capabilities including Back Office systems, Framework services, Authentication and Permissions, Market Configuration, Operational Automation, Customer Support tooling, Chatbots, Salesforce integrations, Inbound Contact platforms, Help Centre solutions, and FAQ management.
We're looking for engineers who thrive in high-impact environments, enjoy solving complex distributed systems challenges, and are passionate about building robust, maintainable software while supporting the growth of those around them.