We are KingMakers, a customer-centric tech startup, dedicated to creating innovative products that entertain our customers and keep them engaged both online and through our agency operations.

Since the successful launch of our first product, BetKing, in 2018, we have continued our momentum and will soon be introducing our newest offering, SuperSportBet, in South Africa. In partnership with the Multichoice Group and SuperSport, SuperSportBet enhances the passion that sports fans have for the game with a world-class sports betting and casino experience.

As our Kingdom expands, we proudly stand as the leading Sports and Digital Entertainment platform in Africa, and we are still actively hiring an exceptional team of Creators and Innovators across Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East.

There has never been a better time to join our Kingdom than today!

Role Overview:

As a Data Engineering Manager, you will lead the build-out of our Enterprise Data Platform. As BetKing grows in both size and complexity, we need a world-class data infrastructure to support a range of workloads, including in-product reporting, BI, real-time analytics, data science, and predictive modelling. You will be responsible for bringing this vision to life, managing a team of Data Engineers & Data Engineering specialists, and working closely with our AI team, Data Scientists, and Product Engineering teams.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design: Architect scalable and robust data solutions ensuring data integrity, high availability, and future growth.
• Build: Lead the development and delivery of new features and improvements for the Data Platform, prioritizing high-value outputs.
• Test: Ensure the quality of your team's output with fast, frequent, and effective testing and verification processes.
• Run: Monitor and maintain the smooth operation of the data infrastructure, proactively solving issues to improve the solution.
• Document: Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date technical and use case documentation.
• Talent Development: Recruit, nurture, and mentor team members to build a top-tier data engineering team.
• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the company to enhance the Data Platform's capabilities and align with company priorities.
  
  

What You Need for This Role:

• Significant experience with high-volume financial transactional systems (fintech, gaming, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead and manage data engineering teams, including recruitment, mentoring, and performance management.
• Demonstrable experience in designing scalable cloud data architectures, particularly with data lake technology.
• Proficiency in operationalizing data models and managing data privacy issues.
• Proven expertise with Databricks, including experience with PySpark, Delta Lake and MLflow (highly advantageous).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure data services (highly advantageous).
• Familiarity with other cloud-based data management environments (AWS, Google Cloud, Hadoop, Snowflake, Spark, Storm) is a plus.
• Deep understanding of core OLAP and data warehousing concepts and practices.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  
  

How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:

As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be:

• Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do.
• Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results oriented team players.
• Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person.
• Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what's important. The bigger we think, the more we inspire, the better the outcome.
• Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution. We are pragmatic and always strive to do more with less.
• Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO. Without doing, there is no progress, we can always change direction but only if we start moving. Fast beats slow.
• Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation. No job too small.
• Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working. We maintain perspective as best as we can, and together, we celebrate our successes.
  
  

Beyond our great company benefits and competitive salaries, we recognize that to grow sustainably and thrive positively we need to engage the right talent because our people are a merit to our success. We have an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and where everybody has a seat at the table.

So, what are you waiting for? Click apply and join our Kingdom today!