Software Development Team Lead : Client & Amp; Mobile Experience (Sandton) at Sun International

Job Purpose

• The Software Development Team Lead for the Client & Mobile Experience team will lead the development of cutting-edge, responsive, and engaging user interfaces for SunBet’s online iGaming platform.
• The role will guide a team of engineers building web and mobile applications that deliver seamless gameplay, real-time interactions, and rich visual experiences across devices.
• This role requires deep technical expertise in frontend and mobile technologies, a strong understanding of UX principles, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Job Scope & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance web and mobile applications for iGaming
• Ensure smooth integration with backend services, real-time data streams, and third-party APIs
• Champion responsive design, accessibility, and cross-platform consistency
• Manage and mentor a team of 5–8 frontend and mobile engineers
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
• Promote a culture of experimentation, quality, and accountability
• Own the delivery of client-side features, including game lobbies, user profiles, wallets, and promotional interfaces
• Collaborate with product, design, QA, and compliance teams to ensure timely and compliant releases
• Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release coordination
• Guide mobile app development across iOS and Android using native or cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter)
• Optimize for performance, battery usage, and app store compliance
• Monitor crash analytics and user feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure client applications meet regulatory and security standards (e.g., responsible gaming, data privacy)
• Collaborate with InfoSec and Legal teams to implement secure authentication and data handling

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s in Computer science, Software Engineering, or related field required
• Master’s in Computer science, Software Engineering, or related field advantageous

Experience

• 8 years’ experience in frontend/mobile development, inclusive of 1–2 years in a leadership role
• Experience in iGaming, fintech, or other regulated industries
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, React Native, or Flutter
• Experience with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and real-time data handling
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, app store deployment, and analytics tools
• Exposure to A/B testing, feature flags, and user segmentation

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem-solving & Decision Making
• Managing Customer & Stakeholder relationships
• Applying expertise and technology
• Collaboration & Communication
• Agile & Adaptable
• Customer-centric Orientation
• Execution & Delivery Focus
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• People Management

Technical Compentencies

• Knowledge & Application: Frontend & Web Technologies
• Knowledge & Application: mobile development
• Knowledge & Application: Integration & Backend Interaction
• Knowledge & Application: Architecture & Design
• Knowledge of game engines, animation libraries, or WebGL
• Understanding of localisation, multi-currency support and regional compliance