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Head of Technology

Head of Technology

Initiate InternationalSandton, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

The Opportunity

Our client, a leader in the iGaming industry, is seeking a visionary Head of Technology to take charge of their technology strategy and execution. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary development teams, drive innovation across platforms, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise-level software solutions.

This role is designed for a builder, strategist, and innovator who thrives on leading teams, architecting at scale, and shaping solutions that power growth in one of the world's most dynamic industries.

  • Strategic leadership : Define and execute the client's technical vision, aligning technology with commercial goals.
  • Innovation at scale : Architect next-generation solutions that support expansion into new markets and drive operational excellence.
  • Team empowerment : Lead and mentor developers across front-end, back-end, DevOps, and BI, building a culture of collaboration and performance.
  • End-to-end ownership : Manage the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, while ensuring quality, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clear technical direction, architecture, and governance across all development initiatives.
  • Inspire, coach, and grow technical teams, fostering both technical and soft skills.
  • Champion best practices in coding, testing, and automation.
  • Collaborate with EXCO, product owners, project managers, BI, and UX teams to align solutions with business needs.
  • Oversee infrastructure strategy, CI / CD pipelines, and Azure-based deployments.
  • Translate regulatory and operational requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Ideal Profile

  • 10+ years experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven expertise within the iGaming sector (B2B and / or B2C software solutions).
  • Strong hands-on background in C# / .NET, .NET Core / 6, WebAPI, SQL, and Umbraco (or other CMS).
  • Advanced knowledge of Azure cloud services, event-driven architecture, and microservices.
  • Experienced in Business Intelligence strategy, data pipelines, dashboards, and governance.
  • Skilled in CI / CD pipelines and automation with tools such as Azure DevOps.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Benefits

    This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role with a client that is shaping the future of iGaming. If you are an accomplished technology leader ready to make a strategic impact, we would love to hear from you.

    Apply today and help drive the next era of digital innovation.

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