Senior Development Engineer (Data)

LiveScore Group

Senior Software Engineer Cape Town  Hybrid working (2 days in the office)  Based on the Cape Town beachfront – a breathtaking expanse of white sand and surf, against the backdrop of the world-famous Table Mountain – our Cape Town office is an integral part of LiveScore Group. With strong collective expertise, the team in Cape Town pushes the boundaries of gaming design and development, always aiming to provide advanced solutions to complex operational challenges by delivering in-house gaming software of the highest quality to the LiveScore Group, every time. At LiveScore Group, we’re the proud home of three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming world: LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet. This creates a fully owned and operated ecosystem that converges the two worlds of sports media and sports betting. We’re proud of the high ratings for our commitment to excellence and fuelling our fans' passion for sport, which drives us to the top. We don’t just lead; we innovate. Our cutting-edge products and immersive experiences set the standard, but it’s our people who truly make the difference. Every day, our team embodies our values: adaptability, teamwork, a fan-driven approach, and an ever-curious mindset that fuels our ambition. As we scale and continue to create a culture that allows all employees to thrive, we know we need the most talented people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you’re good at what you do, come and join us. The more inclusive we are, the more amazing experiences we can create for our users.  We know that job descriptions can sometimes seem daunting, and you might not feel you tick every box. But, if you’re passionate about the role and have relevant experience, we want to hear from you! The Role  The Senior Software Engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions that align with LiveScore Group's strategic goals. This role directly contributes to business success by driving technical excellence, improving system performance, and mentoring engineering colleagues to build a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities  * Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, AMQP, Spring Security). * Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex features or systems, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business goals. * Provide technical mentorship and promote best practices in coding, testing, and design, including conducting code reviews to ensure quality and secure coding. * Actively participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) using JIRA to manage tasks and track progress. * Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product and design, to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure timely delivery. * Utilize Git (Github) for version control and effective collaboration through pull requests and branching strategies. * Design and optimize relational database schemas, including writing efficient SQL queries and managing data migrations. * Identify opportunities to improve system performance, developer productivity, and code quality. * Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to technical challenges, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and tooling improvements. * Support deployment and monitoring of applications in cloud or on-prem environments, ensuring reliability and performance. Skills, Knowledge and Experience * Experience in Java, with experience in object-oriented design and enterprise-level application development. * Extensive experience with Spring Frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, AMQP, Spring Security). * Experience in using IntelliJ IDEA for efficient development, debugging, and refactoring. * Ability to design and maintain normalized database schemas and write efficient SQL queries. * Familiarity with AI tools to optimize workload and efficiently prompt AI tools for desired output. * Analytical thinking and a solution-oriented mindset. * A versatile individual with an appetite to learn and take on challenges. * Work collaboratively with colleagues to support team objectives. Nice to Have * Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as VUE and Angular. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud platforms (GCP). * Write efficient SQL queries and manage data migrations, backups, and performance tuning Our Tech Stack * Backend: Java, Spring Framework * Frontend: VueJS, Angular * Database: MySQL, Mongo * Cloud: GCP * Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ * AI: Copilot, AgentSpace * Version Control: Github * IDE: Intellij Ultimate * Testing: Cypress, Postman What can we offer?  * Discovery Medical aid  * 21 days annual leave  * Discretionary Company Performance bonus  * Thursday drinks in the office and socials

BCB Group

SENIOR FULL STACK ENGINEER THE ROLE - WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Join a rapidly growing team to help BCB build and scale our products and deliver them to clients. * Use your software engineering skills to develop, test, release, support and maintain complex financial platforms. Our backend is written in Node driven by SQL databases and our front-end uses the Angular framework. All our services run in google cloud in Kubernetes. * Work closely with product managers to focus on new feature design, build and ship scalable products. SO, WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? * 5+ Years Experience in software engineering. * Experience working with microservices and distributed systems architecture. * Expert proficiency in server-side development. * Proficiency in TypeScript. * Experience with event-driven architecture and message queuing systems, ideally Google Pub/Sub, Kafka. * Experience with Node.JS and server frameworks, ideally NestJS. * High level expertise in SQL development and database programming: MySQL/PostgreSQL. * Good working knowledge of front-end frameworks, ideally Angular. * Knowledge of Cloud Platforms, ideally Google Cloud.. * Expertise in automated testing at unit, integration and system level. * Experience with CI/CD platforms, ideally gitlab. * Experience in Fintech/Banking is highly desirable. * Take ownership of key architectural decisions and contribute to the technical roadmap. * Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices within the team. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?        Our people are constantly striving to be the best through operational excellence. The professional development and learning opportunities create an agile, hardworking, conscientious, and knowledgeable team.  The opportunities for personal growth are exponential. You grow as the business grows. The roles and responsibilities are broad and ever-changing, and the dynamism of BCB keeps you engaged and highly motivated.   At BCB, you don’t just work for your manager; they work for you too. We believe in empowering individuals to create a culture of personal growth, together. We focus on driving empowerment from the bottom up, up-skilling every individual at every level. This means our team has a sense of commonality and belonging, driven by a shared belief in our mission. We’re passionate about our business, our people, and providing 360-degree support for success.        * The chance to operate at the forefront of our industry                                    * You can talk to anyone in the business as there are no barriers and everyone is accessible * You will be collaborating with teams on a hybrid working arrangement * We value team success where every individual can grow and prosper * 30 days annual leave each year, excluding bank holidays * 4 wellbeing days per year to prioritise your mental health  * 1 company volunteering day per year * Strong benefits package including; Private Healthcare, Pension, Income Protection (long-term absence), Life Insurance, Menopause Policy, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy ABOUT BCB GROUP BCB Group is a leading provider of regulated payment and trading services in crypto and fiat for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange market liquidity for some of the world’s largest, crypto-engaged businesses, including crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, market makers, investment firms, custodians, payment processors and wallet providers. Our end-to-end suite of products are accessible through our Client Console UI and API. We offer more than 40 fiat and cryptocurrencies, deep trading liquidity, 24/7 instant payments through our instant settlements network, BLINC, and secure crypto services. Our strong focus on compliance matches our technical and business expertise, and we are regulated by some of the world’s most respected regulators. Authorised in the UK, France and Switzerland, we place the utmost importance on our regulatory-first institutional principles. Our leadership team boasts years of relevant, high-level experience at globally-renowned institutions. They combine finance, law, regulatory and technology skills in traditional and crypto financial services with a deep understanding of the new digital asset economy. Our mission is to create the trusted platform to pay, store, trade and earn fiat and digital assets, globally 24/7 www.bcbgroup.com

Sonata One

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business.  We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/5 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors.  Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.     Role Overview:  Sonata One is seeking an experienced Cloud & Microsoft 365 Engineer to own the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of our Microsoft cloud estate. You will act as a senior technical owner across identity, endpoint management, collaboration, data governance, security operations, and automation—ensuring our M365 environment is secure, compliant, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes.  This is a hands-on engineering role with significant architectural influence: you will translate security and governance requirements (including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST-aligned controls) into practical configurations, automation, and operational processes. You will partner with business stakeholders, IT operations, and external vendors to deliver reliable services, lead complex initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across the Microsoft stack.    Key Responsibilities:    IT service Management, project delivery & end user support  * Operate within ITIL-aligned practices: incidents, changes, problems, and service requests with clear SLAs and communication.  * Plan and lead M365 projects using structured project management (scope, timeline, risk, stakeholder management).  * Coordinate cross-functional delivery (security, infrastructure, applications, vendors) to meet business deadlines and quality standards.  * Act is primary escalation contact for 2nd & 3rd level end user support issues.  Microsoft Intune & mobile device management (MDM/MAM)  * Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of Microsoft Intune for enterprise mobile device and application management.  * Configure and manage mobile application deployment, updates, and retirement within Microsoft 365.  * Implement Conditional Access, security baselines, compliance policies, and data protection controls for mobile devices and managed applications.  * Oversee MDM and MAM across supported mobile platforms (e.g. iOS, Android, Windows).  * Automate enrolment, compliance remediation, and operational workflows; drive measurable efficiency and reliability improvements.  * Ensure all devices accessing Sonata One resources meet defined security and governance standards.  Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) & identity platform  * Architect and implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions using Microsoft Entra ID.  * Design and deploy secure authentication including MFA, SSO, and modern auth patterns for cloud and integrated applications.  * Integrate third-party SaaS and line-of-business applications while maintaining least-privilege and strong security posture.  * Provide expert guidance on identity governance, privileged access, and Entra best practices.  * Automate identity-related operations (group management, licensing workflows, lifecycle tasks) where appropriate.  * Support SOC 2 control activities through documented processes and regular user access reviews.  Identity lifecycle management (ILM)  * Own the identity lifecycle: joiner/mover/leaver, role-based access control (RBAC), and federation where applicable.  * Design, configure, and automate identity governance workflows to meet internal policy and regulatory expectations.  * Implement self-service identity and password management capabilities aligned with security policy.  * Drive adoption and maturation of the Microsoft Identity Governance capabilities (e.g. access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows).  * Conduct periodic access certifications with business owners in line with SOC 2 and Sonata One access control policies.  Microsoft Purview & data lifecycle management  * Lead administration and support of Microsoft Purview for classification, labeling, data governance, and compliance reporting.  * Implement and automate retention, deletion, and archival policies across M365 workloads.  * Design data protection strategies aligned with GDPR, POPIA, and organisational data handling requirements.  * Ensure effective protection through retention labels, DLP, encryption, and integration with backup/archival strategy where required.  * Partner with legal, risk, and business teams on data handling, eDiscovery, and audit readiness.  Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)  * Implement and operate Microsoft Sentinel for centralised logging, detection, and security analytics.  * Configure analytics rules, workbooks, automation rules/playbooks, and integrations for threat detection and incident response.  * Tune detections to reduce false positives; improve mean time to detect/respond through automation and operational discipline.  * Support security operations with reporting, KPIs, and continuous optimisation of use cases.  Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity & vulnerability management)  * Lead configuration and operation of Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Identity (and related XDR capabilities as adopted).  * Architect vulnerability and exposure management: baselines, patching posture, configuration hardening, and endpoint protection standards.  * Integrate Defender signals with Sentinel and broader security tooling for cohesive detection and response.  * Proactively manage security incidents and alerts; drive improvements to reduce risk and operational friction.  * Monitor endpoint and workload health to maintain current patch/vulnerability posture across the estate.  SharePoint administration, design & Power Platform  * Design, implement, and administer SharePoint Online (sites, hubs, permissions, information architecture) for performance, security, and usability.  * Lead development of Power Apps and Power Automate solutions that automate business processes and integrate with M365 and line-of-business systems.  * Establish and enforce SharePoint and Power Platform governance (DLP, environment strategy, solution lifecycle, ALM where applicable).  * Support document management, collaboration patterns, and migration/onboarding activities as required.  Power BI  * Architect and deliver Power BI solutions (datasets, reports, dashboards) that support data-driven decision-making.  * Integrate data from multiple sources; implement refresh, gateway, and workspace patterns that scale securely.  * Enforce Power BI governance: workspace access, sensitivity labels, row-level security, and compliance with data policies.  Microsoft Teams  * Design and manage Teams environments, policies, and templates for effective collaboration.  * Optimise Teams integration with SharePoint, OneDrive, Planner, and Power Platform.  * Implement Teams governance and compliance (meeting policies, guest access, retention, eDiscovery alignment).  Cybersecurity frameworks & compliance  * Apply knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST (and related control frameworks) to M365 design and operations.  * Implement and evidence security controls, risk treatments, and audit-ready documentation.  * Ensure incident management, data protection, and access management requirements are met across M365 services.  * Facilitate regular access reviews with business partners per Sonata One Access Control and Data Management policies.  Automation, scripting & infrastructure as code  * Develop automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Bicep/ARM, and other IaC or API-driven tooling as appropriate.  * Build repeatable deployment pipelines and configuration patterns to reduce manual effort and configuration drift.  * Deliver low-code/no-code automation on Power Platform where it improves time-to-value for the business.  Qualifications & Experience:  Required:  * 5+ years in IT with 3+ years focused on Microsoft 365 / Azure identity and security (mid-level); 7+ years with substantial ownership of M365 architecture and operations (senior level).  * Demonstrable hands-on experience with Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate).  * Practical experience implementing Conditional Access, MFA/SSO, compliance policies, and MDM/MAM.  * Experience with SIEM/SOC workflows; Microsoft Sentinel strongly preferred.  * Strong PowerShell skills and familiarity with Graph API, automation, and IaC concepts (Bicep/Terraform a plus).  * Understanding of SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST control implementation in cloud/SaaS environments.  * Experience supporting access reviews, audit evidence, and identity governance processes.  * Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. SC-200, SC-300, MS-102, AZ-104, MS-700) or equivalent demonstrated expertise.  * Matric plus tertiary qualification in IT, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience).  * Eligibility to work in South Africa; valid driver’s licence if on-site travel is required.  Preferred:  * Experience with Microsoft Identity Governance (Entitlement Management, Access Reviews, Lifecycle Workflows).  * Power BI development and enterprise governance (Premium/Fabric awareness).  * POPIA and GDPR data protection programme delivery in Microsoft 365.  * ITIL Foundation or practical ITSM tool experience (ServiceNow, Halo, etc.).  * Project management certification (PMI, PRINCE2) or proven delivery of multi-workstream programmes.  * Experience in professional services, financial services, or regulated industries.    Certifications:  * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.  * Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.  * Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (or equivalent).  * ITIL Certification (latest version).  * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent is a plus.