Engineering Manager (RG & Compliance)

About KingMakers

At KingMakers, we're not here to follow the industry, we're here to define it.

We are a proudly homegrown African company, building the future of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent. Since our launch in 2018, we've created platforms that connect millions of fans to the excitement they love through our leading brands, BetKing and SuperSportBet.

From Nigeria to South Africa, we've rapidly grown into a powerhouse, recognized for raising standards, pushing boundaries, and shaping what's next in our industry. Our vision is bold: to be the home where Africa plays.

Collaboration, innovation, and fearless execution define our culture. Every decision is purposeful, every interaction impactful, and every product designed to serve our players and partners with excellence. We move fast, stay curious, and constantly raise the bar. Our mission is to deliver entertainment with integrity, innovation, and impact, because great products can change how entire communities experience play.

About the Role

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of 6 talented engineers. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll drive technical excellence, foster innovation, and deliver high-performance systems that scale.

You'll mentor, guide, and empower your team while bridging the gap between technology and business to deliver real impact. This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and loves coaching, building, and growing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Manager, you will:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems.
• Oversee system architecture, balancing innovation, maintainability, and performance.
• Drive incident management and operational excellence in compliance-heavy environments.
• Champion best practices, testing, and quality assurance across teams.

Team Management

• Mentor, coach, and grow engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation.
• Provide career guidance, constructive feedback, and motivation.
• Build cohesion across frontend and backend squads to align goals and delivery.

Strategic & Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Balance priorities between new feature development, system maintenance, and bug fixing.
• Drive continuous improvement in workflows, observability, and incident response.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Proven people management and leadership experience.
• Strong technical background in React, Angular, .NET, C#.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Hands-on understanding of incident management and operational best practices.

Bonus Points

• Experience in iGaming or high-volume, player-focused platforms.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.

Our CROWNS Values

At KingMakers, our values aren't posters on the wall - they're how we work and win together:

• Customer First - Build with and for our players. Always deliver real value.
• Raise the Bar - Take ownership. Push for better, every time.
• Operate with Candor - Be open, clear, and constructive.
• We Build Together - Collaborate, share responsibility, succeed as one team.
• No Hesitation, Never Reckless - Move boldly, responsibly, and with intent.
• Speed & Iteration - Act fast, learn fast, improve fast.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work - Hybrid & Flexible Working: 2 days in-office and 3 days remote, with flexibility aligned to team and operational needs. Please note that this role is based in Cape Town, and candidates are expected to either be located in Cape Town or willing to relocate. Regular in-office presence on the designated days is a requirement of the role.
• Health & Wellness - Private health insurance and wellness benefits to keep you feeling your best.
• Retirement & Group Risk - Joint contributions to your Retirement Annuity (RA) and Group Risk Fund to secure your future (South Africa hub).