Software Engineer at KingMakers

The Role:

• As a Software Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our engineering team, driving back-end initiatives and developing robust, scalable solutions. You'll play a key role in system architecture, technical decision-making, and product innovation, ensuring our technology stack evolves to meet business needs efficiently.
• 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:

Design, Build, and Scale

• Lead back-end initiatives with autonomy and minimal managerial oversight
• Make informed engineering decisions considering technical debt, system design, stability, and business needs
• Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
• Contribute to the analysis, design, and implementation of new features
• Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to engineering best practices
• Participate in on-call rotations, supporting the resolution of critical incidents while driving preventative measures

Problem Solving & Technical Excellence

• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues proactively
• Ensure system observability, reliability, and performance
• Work within the company's security strategy, fostering a security-first mindset
• Participate in the resolution of critical incidents and propose long-term solutions

Collaboration & Cross-functional Work

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create exceptional user experiences
• Understand customer behavior and contribute to product vision and strategy
• Clearly articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in planning and decision-making to shape the roadmap

Code Reviews & Best Practices

• Conduct and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Maintain and improve development efficiency through best-in-class tools and practices

Mentorship & Growth

• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development
• Advocate for engineering excellence and best practices across the team
• Drive continuous improvement in the development lifecycle and technical processes

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in software development
• Proficiency in C# and .NET framework
• Experience with relational databases (MS SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis)
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and domain-driven design
• Understanding of modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)
• Experience with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ) and event streaming platforms (Kafka)
• Strong focus on code quality, testing methodologies, and software engineering best practices
• Knowledge of performance optimization strategies, caching techniques, and observability tools (Grafana, APM solutions)
• Security-conscious approach to software development

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Passion for problem-solving and building scalable solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• A growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement
• A team player who values collaboration, feedback, and knowledge sharing

Nice to Have

• Experience in the iGaming or sports betting industry
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
• Experience working in a hyper-growth startup environment

How you do it - Expectations for fulfilling your role: 

As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be:

• Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do
• Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results-oriented team players
• Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person
• Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what's important
• Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution
• Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO
• Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation
• Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working