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  • Posted: Nov 24, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The Sun International brand has a proud legacy in the gaming, hospitality and entertainment sector. Its superior hotels and resorts portfolio makes it a recognized premium brand. The Sun International Group has a diverse portfolio of assets including world class five star hotels, modern and well located casinos, and some of the world’s premier resorts. Our...
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    Software Development Team Lead : Client & Amp; Mobile Experience (Sandton)

    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

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Sun International on suninternational.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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