Backend Software Engineer

About us: 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.

The Role:As a Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer, you’ll join the Engagement Squad within Customer, the largest domain at KingMakers, and play a key role at the heart of our engineering team. You’ll drive backend initiatives, building robust and scalable solutions, and contribute to system architecture, technical decision-making, and product innovation, ensuring our technology stack evolves efficiently to meet business needs.

We’re looking for engineers who love to build, test, and optimize. If you thrive in a high-impact environment, enjoy working autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams, and are passionate about crafting elegant and maintainable software, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

Core Engineering • Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services. • Collaborate with backend engineers on design, approaches, and code reviews. • Write optimized, secure code with strong focus on testing and reliability. • Contribute to system design and architecture decisions.

Collaboration • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers. • Participate in planning sessions, providing technical input into the roadmap. • Share knowledge, participate in code reviews, and promote best practices.

Ownership & Growth • Take initiative in learning the domain and proactively contributing beyond assigned tasks. • Drive continuous improvement in pipelines, system performance, and observability. • Support and mentor peers, contributing to a culture of excellence.