Principal Backend Software Engineer

KingMakers
Full-time cape town, city of cape town metropolitan municipality Other-General
Posted:
June 05, 2026
Location:
cape town, city of cape town metropolitan municipality, South-Africa

Job Description

About Us

At KingMakers , we build technology that powers sports and gaming experiences for millions of users across Africa.

Since 2018, we’ve grown into one of the most relevant entertainment and betting groups in the region, known for our strong in-house tech culture and relentless focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.

We believe great engineering is about clarity, impact, and ownership , not buzzwords. Our teams collaborate across several countries to solve complex technical challenges that directly affect our users and the business.

We move fast, ship often, and stay pragmatic. If you enjoy building things that scale and solving problems that matter, you’ll feel at home here.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to take a key role in shaping the architecture and technical direction of our platform.

You’ll design systems that h...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: cape town, South-Africa
Posted: June 05, 2026
Deadline: July 15, 2026