Principal Backend Software Engineer

KingMakers • cape town, western cape, South-Africa • Posted May 31, 2026

Location cape town, western cape

Job Type Full-time

Category Software Architecture & Engineering

Posted May 31, 2026

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 handle millions of trans...
            

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