Senior Software Engineer (Sports Feed Domain)

pawaTech is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with passion for teamwork and a collaborative mind. As part of the Sports Feed team, you will be working on integrating sports data from third-party providers, reformatting and distributing that data to different internal systems, and building scalable services that support live event handling across our platform. The team handles one of the most critical parts of our Sportsbook product, ensuring sports content is accurate, timely, and processed under high load.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Compensation range: £5500 - £8000 full contractual monthly pay.

About us:

pawaTech is a leading iGaming solutions provider, delivering sportsbook, casino, lottery, and player management software as a service. We power betPawa - Africa’s largest betting brand, operating across multiple markets.

Our platform is designed for scale, handling millions of active users across the web and mobile, processing thousands of transactions every second. With nearly a decade of industry expertise, we don’t just build software - we craft tailored solutions that drive innovation. Our expertise, commitment to quality, and client-focused approach make us a trusted partner in Africa and beyond.

What you’ll be doing:

• Integrating with external sports data providers and distribute data across the platform;
• Reformatting data for betting and client interfaces;
• Designing and building scalable back-end services for the Sportsbook domain;
• Collaborating with teams to ensure accurate data allocation and smooth delivery;
• Writing integration tests and ensure code quality;
• Refactoring and optimising code for evolving business needs;
• Managing the sports content pipeline and handle format conversions for cross-team requests;
• Conducting regression testing to ensure system reliability.

What makes you a great candidate:

• Several years of experience with Java and the Spring framework;
• Proven experience of backend software development experience in gambling industry;
• Confident understanding of design patterns, algorithms, and data structures;
• High coding standards;
• Experience with any SQL (MySQL/ PostgreSQL);
• Team player with good communication skills.

Extra expertise we appreciate:

• Experience with micro services and distributed systems;
• Experience with gRPC;
• Experience with RabbitMQ/ Kafka;
• Experience with Kubernetes.

Why choose pawaTech?

• We make an impact and contribute to shaping the iGaming culture;
• We offer growth inside dedicated teams of seniors and career prospects;
• We embrace a modern technological stack and innovative approaches;
• We apply AI-driven tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and keep our teams ahead in innovation;
• We value balance - a hybrid environment, wellness-related perks and team events are waiting for you;
• We play it fair with compensation that recognises and backs your achievements, team budgets, and milestone recognition bonuses.

This job is accepting ongoing applications, and there is no application deadline.

At pawaTech, we are dedicated to building a welcoming and diverse workplace and invite applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. Our hiring process ensures fairness, objectivity, and respect for every applicant. Applicants are welcome to redact or omit information from their resumes that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance or graduation from educational institutions.

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