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The Role

• This is a hands-on technical leadership position where you'll spend 80% of your time coding and architecting, and 20% leading and mentoring. You'll own our most critical backend services, make key architectural decisions, and ensure our platform scales smoothly from thousands to millions of users. If you love solving complex distributed systems problems and building high-performance APIs, this role is for you.

What You'll Own

Technical Architecture & Development

• Design and build scalable microservices handling 100K+ requests/second
• Architect event-driven systems for real-time betting operations
• Implement high-performance APIs powering web and mobile clients
• Build distributed systems with zero data loss guarantees
• Optimize database queries processing millions of daily transactions
• Design fault-tolerant systems with automatic failover
• Own core services: betting engine, wallet system, odds calculation

Backend Engineering Excellence

• Write production code for critical system components
• Implement CQRS and event sourcing patterns
• Build real-time data pipelines for live odds updates
• Design idempotent APIs for payment processing
• Create robust integration with third-party providers
• Optimize system performance and latency
• Debug complex production issues

Team Leadership

• Lead team of 4-6 backend engineers
• Conduct code reviews ensuring high standards
• Mentor mid and junior engineers
• Drive technical decisions and trade-offs
• Facilitate architecture discussions
• Define coding standards and best practices
• Interview and help recruit backend talent

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Design CI/CD pipelines for zero-downtime deployments
• Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Set up comprehensive monitoring and alerting
• Optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance
• Build auto-scaling strategies for traffic spikes
• Ensure security best practices across services
• Design disaster recovery procedures

Technical Deep Dive

Core Technologies You'll Master

• Languages: C#/.NET Core 8, SQL, some Python
• Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB
• Message Queues: RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS
• Caching: Redis, Memcached, CDN strategies
• APIs: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets
• Cloud: AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB)
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes/ECS

Systems You'll Build

• Betting Engine: Process 50K+ bets/minute with transaction guarantees
• Wallet System: Handle millions in daily deposits/withdrawals
• Odds Service: Real-time updates via WebSocket to 100K+ clients
• Payment Gateway: Integrate multiple providers with smart routing
• Risk Management: Real-time fraud detection and limits
• Settlement Engine: Automated bet resolution and payouts
• Data Pipeline: Stream processing for analytics and ML

Required Experience

Essential Technical Skills

• 6+ years backend development experience
• 2+ years in technical leadership/lead roles
• Expert-level C#/.NET Core knowledge
• Strong SQL and NoSQL database expertise
• Production microservices architecture experience
• Proven track record building high-throughput systems
• Experience with distributed systems and eventual consistency
• Solid understanding of system design principles

Backend Expertise

• Designed and built REST APIs at scale
• Implemented event-driven architectures
• Optimized database performance for high load
• Built real-time systems with WebSockets/SignalR
• Handled distributed transactions and saga patterns
• Implemented caching strategies at multiple layers
• Worked with message queues and event streaming

DevOps Knowledge (Preferred)

• Set up CI/CD pipelines from scratch
• Deployed containerized applications
• Implemented monitoring and observability
• Managed cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Automated deployment processes
• Implemented security scanning and compliance

Nice to Have

• Betting/gaming industry experience
• Fintech or payment processing background
• Experience with odds calculation engines
• Knowledge of Nigerian payment landscape
• ML/AI integration experience
• Open source contributions
• Technical writing or speaking experience

Challenges You'll Solve

• Design systems handling 1M+ concurrent users
• Achieve <100ms API response times globally
• Process ₦1B+ monthly with zero discrepancies
• Handle 10K+ odds updates per second
• Build real-time analytics processing 100GB+ daily
• Implement fraud detection without impacting UX
• Scale from single region to multi-region architecture

What Makes You Successful

• Write clean, maintainable code that others love working with
• Think in systems, not just features
• Obsess over performance and reliability
• Balance technical excellence with shipping fast
• Communicate complex ideas simply
• Thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Lead by example, not authority
• Stay hands-on while scaling the team

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The Role

• Design and build mission-critical backend systems that never sleep. You'll create high-performance microservices, real-time engines, and robust APIs that handle millions in daily stakes with zero downtime.

What You'll Build

• Scalable microservices using .NET Core 8+
• High-throughput APIs (100K+ requests/second)
• Real-time betting engines and odds systems
• Event-driven architectures with CQRS patterns
• Payment processing and wallet systems
• WebSocket servers for live data streaming
• Distributed systems with fault tolerance

Requirements

• 5+ years backend development experience
• Deep expertise in C#/.NET Core
• Strong SQL and database design skills
• Microservices architecture experience
• Message queuing systems (RabbitMQ/Kafka)
• Redis caching strategies
• Distributed systems knowledge

Preferred Skills

• AWS cloud services (ECS, Lambda, RDS)
• DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Betting/gaming/fintech experience
• Container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code
• Payment systems integration
• Performance optimization at scale

Tech Stack

• .NET Core 8 | SQL Server | PostgreSQL | Redis | RabbitMQ | Docker | AWS | Microservices

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The Role

• Lead quality assurance for a real-time betting platform handling live odds, instant payments, and thousands of concurrent users. You'll build QA processes from scratch, automate everything possible, and ensure our users have a flawless experience whether they're betting on Premier League or NPFL.

What You'll Own

Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Design QA strategy for web, mobile, and backend systems
• Build testing frameworks for real-time betting features
• Implement shift-left testing practices across engineering team
• Define quality metrics and acceptance criteria
• Lead QA for critical releases and major features
• Mentor developers on testing best practices

Test Automation Excellence

• Build automated test suites covering 80%+ of critical paths
• Implement E2E testing for complex betting workflows
• Create performance testing for 10,000+ concurrent users
• Automate regression testing across platforms
• Design API testing frameworks for microservices
• Implement continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines

Specialized Testing Domains

• Payment Testing: Validate deposits, withdrawals, wallet operations
• Real-time Testing: Verify live odds updates, WebSocket connections
• Load Testing: Ensure system handles peak match-day traffic
• Security Testing: Validate authentication, authorization, data protection
• Localization Testing: Multi-language and currency support
• Cross-platform Testing: iOS, Android, Web consistency

Manual & Exploratory Testing

• Design test cases for complex betting scenarios
• Perform exploratory testing on new features
• Validate UI/UX across different devices and networks
• Test edge cases in poor connectivity conditions
• Verify compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate UAT with stakeholders

Critical Scenarios You'll Test

• Bet placement during odds fluctuation
• Payment processing during network issues
• System behavior during 50,000 concurrent bets
• App performance on low-end Android devices
• Platform stability during live match updates
• Data consistency across distributed systems
• Time-sensitive bet cutoffs and settlements

Required Skills

• 5+ years QA experience with 2+ years in senior roles
• Strong experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
• Mobile testing experience (React Native, Appium, Detox)
• API testing expertise (Postman, REST Assured)
• Performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, LoadRunner)
• Experience with betting/gaming or fintech applications
• Strong SQL skills for data validation
• Excellent bug reporting and documentation skills
• Based in Lagos or willing to relocate

Technical Proficiency

• Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java
• Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Jest
• Mobile: Appium, Detox, XCTest, Espresso
• API: Postman, REST Assured, Newman
• Performance: JMeter, K6, Gatling
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
• Tools: JIRA, TestRail, BrowserStack

Nice to Have

• ISTQB certification or equivalent
• Experience with security testing tools
• Knowledge of betting domain and odds calculation
• Experience with blockchain/crypto testing
• Understanding of Nigerian payment systems
• DevOps and infrastructure knowledge
• Experience building QA teams

What Makes You Successful

• Obsessive attention to detail
• Think like a user who's trying to break things
• Balance perfectionism with shipping deadlines
• Automate repetitive tasks religiously
• Clear communication of issues and risks
• Proactive in identifying potential problems
• Comfortable challenging developers and product
• Data-driven approach to quality metrics

The Challenge

Build QA processes that ensure:

• Zero financial discrepancies
• 99.99% uptime during peak hours
• Sub-second response times
• Flawless payment processing
• Bug-free production releases
• Smooth experience on 2GB RAM phones

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The Role

• Lead frontend development for high-performance betting applications handling thousands of concurrent users and real-time data streams. You'll architect solutions that work flawlessly whether on a flagship iPhone or a ₦50,000 Android device.

What You'll Do

• Build sophisticated web applications with React/Next.js/TypeScript
• Develop native-feeling mobile apps with React Native
• Implement real-time features using WebSockets
• Optimize for African internet speeds and budget devices
• Lead technical architecture decisions
• Mentor junior developers and drive best practices
• Create reusable component libraries and design systems

Requirements

• 5+ years frontend development experience
• Deep expertise in React OR React Native (or both )
• Working knowledge of the other platform
• Expert JavaScript/TypeScript skills
• Advanced state management patterns
• Real-time application experience
• Strong system design capabilities

Nice to Have

• Betting/gaming/fintech experience
• Both React AND React Native expertise
• Published apps in production
• Team leadership experience
• Performance optimization at scale

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The Role

• Design compelling user experiences for our web and mobile betting platforms. You'll work closely with our engineering and product teams to create interfaces that handle complex real-time data while remaining simple and delightful to use.

What You'll Do

• Design intuitive betting interfaces and user flows
• Create responsive designs for web and mobile platforms
• Develop and maintain our design system
• Conduct user research and usability testing
• Design for real-time features (live odds, scores, updates)
• Collaborate with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation
• Create prototypes and wireframes for new features

We're Looking For

• 4+ years of product design experience
• Strong portfolio showing web and mobile designs
• Proficiency in Figma (our primary tool)
• Experience designing complex, data-rich interfaces
• Understanding of responsive and mobile-first design
• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Strong visual design skills and attention to detail
• Based in Lagos (on-site role)

Bonus Points

• Gaming/betting/fintech experience
• Experience with real-time applications
• Knowledge of frontend development (HTML/CSS)
• Experience with animation and micro-interactions
• Understanding of African user preferences
• Sports knowledge and enthusiasm

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The Role

• Lead mobile development for iOS and Android betting applications used by millions. You'll architect native-feeling experiences that work flawlessly on everything from the latest iPhone to budget Android devices, handling real-time odds, live betting, and secure payments.

What You'll Build

• High-performance iOS/Android apps from a single React Native codebase
• Real-time betting interfaces with live odds updates via WebSockets
• Smooth 60fps animations and gesture-based interactions
• Offline-first architecture with intelligent data sync
• Native module integrations for payments and biometrics
• Push notification systems for live events and promotions
• Performance optimizations for 2GB RAM devices

Requirements

• 5+ years mobile development experience
• 3+ years deep React Native expertise
• Published apps on App Store and Google Play
• Native module development (iOS/Android bridges)
• State management at scale (Redux/MobX/Zustand)
• Real-time data and WebSocket experience
• Performance profiling and optimization
• Understanding of iOS and Android design patterns

Technical Skills

• React Native CLI and Expo workflows
• Native development knowledge (Swift/Kotlin/Java)
• Reanimated 2/3 for complex animations
• React Navigation and deep linking
• CodePush and OTA updates
• Testing with Jest and Detox
• CI/CD for mobile (Fastlane, App Center)
• Crash reporting and analytics

Nice to Have

• Betting/gaming/fintech experience
• React web development knowledge
• Payment SDK integrations
• Video streaming in React Native
• Accessibility implementation
• Multi-language app development
• Experience with React Native 0.70+