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Principal Software Engineer (Kafka) - DBN

Principal Software Engineer (Kafka) - DBN

BETSoftwareZA
30+ days ago
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Job title : Principal Software Engineer (Kafka) - DBN

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,

Deadline : February 26, 2026

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Job Description

We Want You :

  • Ready to engineer the future of tech? BET Software is on the hunt for a Principal Software Engineer to join our innovative Software Development team in Durban.
  • In this role, you’ll be at the helm of designing and optimising high-performance, real-time systems that scale.
  • You’ll lead with technical excellence, champion best practices, and collaborate across teams to build secure, event-driven architectures that power our business forward. If you’re passionate about shaping solutions, mentoring others, and leaving your mark on a fast-paced tech environment — we want to hear from you.
  • Apply now.

    • You Bring :

  • Studying towards or completed a Diploma / Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in a specialist tech stack and distributed systems.
  • Proven technical leadership experience.
  • Expert in C# or .NET Core or Java (Preferred C# - Advantage)
  • Strong proficiency in building and managing distributed systems.
  • Worked on core technology used in modern distributed systems for real-time data streaming. This line suggests a need for experience in tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.
  • 5+ years' experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, DataDog) and data storage solutions (e.g., MS SQL, CockroachDB, Redis, Elastic, Couch).
  • Hands on experience from integrating heavy with data storage systems for ingesting and streaming data.
  • Familiar with CI / CD pipelines, container tech (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps tools, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
  • Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset.
  • Team player with experience in cross-functional collaboration.

    • What You’ll Do :

    Technical Leadership and System Architecture

  • Take ownership of designing high-level architecture for critical systems and services.
  • Define and evolve the architecture of high-performance, scalable backend systems.
  • Make key architectural decisions involving microservices, APIs, messaging, storage, and system integration.
  • Ensure that technical solutions align with business objectives, system scalability, and operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with Architects and Engineering Leads to create technical roadmaps that support product growth and long-term system health.
  • Communicate architectural concepts and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

    • Software Development and Quality

  • Lead the development of robust, maintainable backend solutions using C# and .NET (Core and above).
  • Champion clean code principles, modern design patterns, unit testing, and secure coding practices.
  • Conduct code and design reviews, setting the standard for software quality across multiple Teams.
  • Help Teams adopt best practices in CI / CD, version control, containerisation, and automation.

    • System Monitoring, Performance and Optimisation

  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex production issues.
  • Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Confluent Control Centre to monitor distributed systems.
  • Continuously evaluate and optimise system performance through load testing, tuning, and scaling strategies.

    • Security and Compliance

  • Ensure all software solutions follow secure coding standards, encryption practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.

    • Mentorship and Technical Growth

  • Mentor development teams, helping them grow their technical skills and architectural thinking.
  • Promote engineering excellence through knowledge sharing, workshops, and code walkthroughs.
  • Influence technical culture by being a thought leader and advocating for collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

    • Closing Date : 11 July 2025

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