Principal Software Engineer (Kafka) - DBN at BETSoftware

Job Description

We Want You:

• Ready to engineer the future of tech? BET Software is on the hunt for a Principal Software Engineer to join our innovative Software Development team in Durban.
• In this role, you’ll be at the helm of designing and optimising high-performance, real-time systems that scale.
• You’ll lead with technical excellence, champion best practices, and collaborate across teams to build secure, event-driven architectures that power our business forward. If you’re passionate about shaping solutions, mentoring others, and leaving your mark on a fast-paced tech environment — we want to hear from you.
• Apply now.

You Bring:

• Studying towards or completed a Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in a specialist tech stack and distributed systems.
• Proven technical leadership experience.
• Expert in C# or .NET Core or Java (Preferred C# - Advantage)
• Strong proficiency in building and managing distributed systems.
• Worked on core technology used in modern distributed systems for real-time data streaming. This line suggests a need for experience in tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.
• 5+ years' experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, DataDog) and data storage solutions (e.g., MS SQL, CockroachDB, Redis, Elastic, Couch).
• Hands on experience from integrating heavy with data storage systems for ingesting and streaming data.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, container tech (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps tools, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
• Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Team player with experience in cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do:

Technical Leadership and System Architecture

• Take ownership of designing high-level architecture for critical systems and services.
• Define and evolve the architecture of high-performance, scalable backend systems.
• Make key architectural decisions involving microservices, APIs, messaging, storage, and system integration.
• Ensure that technical solutions align with business objectives, system scalability, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with Architects and Engineering Leads to create technical roadmaps that support product growth and long-term system health.
• Communicate architectural concepts and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Software Development and Quality

• Lead the development of robust, maintainable backend solutions using C# and .NET (Core and above).
• Champion clean code principles, modern design patterns, unit testing, and secure coding practices.
• Conduct code and design reviews, setting the standard for software quality across multiple Teams.
• Help Teams adopt best practices in CI/CD, version control, containerisation, and automation.

System Monitoring, Performance and Optimisation

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex production issues.
• Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Confluent Control Centre to monitor distributed systems.
• Continuously evaluate and optimise system performance through load testing, tuning, and scaling strategies.

Security and Compliance

• Ensure all software solutions follow secure coding standards, encryption practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Mentorship and Technical Growth

• Mentor development teams, helping them grow their technical skills and architectural thinking.
• Promote engineering excellence through knowledge sharing, workshops, and code walkthroughs.
• Influence technical culture by being a thought leader and advocating for collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Closing Date: 11 July 2025