Senior Java Software Engineer (Sportsfeed Domain)

pawaTech is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer with a passion for teamwork and a collaborative spirit. 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.

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:

• Integrate with external sports data providers and distribute data across the platform;
• Reformat data for betting and client interfaces;
• Design and build scalable back-end services for the Sportsbook domain;
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate data allocation and smooth delivery;
• Write integration tests and ensure code quality;
• Refactor and optimise code for evolving business needs;
• Manage the sports content pipeline and handle format conversions for cross-team requests;
• Conduct regression testing to ensure system reliability.

What makes you a great candidate:

• Solid knowledge of Java and the Spring framework;
• Proven experience of backend software development experience;
• Experience with microservice and distributed systems;
• 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 microservice and distributed systems;
• Experience with gRPC;
• Experience with RabbitMQ/Kafka;
• Experience with Kubernetes;
• Experience in the Sportsbook domain.

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 an innovative approach;
• We apply AI-driven tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and keep our teams ahead in innovation;
• We value balance - a flexible environment and team events are waiting for you;
• We play it fair with compensation that recognises and backs your achievements and team budgets.

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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