Job Description

About Us
At KingMakers, we're redefining sports and gaming entertainment across Africa through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a talented team of engineers, driving the delivery of scalable, high-quality technical solutions while fostering a culture of growth, learning, and continuous improvement. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution, enabling Kingmakers to remain at the forefront of the industry.
We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager for Payments to lead a team of 12 talented engineers in building scalable, high-performance systems. If you're passionate about technology, love mentoring others, and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to drive real impact while shaping the future of our platform.
About the Role
As an Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring the delivery of innovative, scalable, and maintainable solutions that align with business objectives.
• Drive technical excellence by promoting best practices, resolving complex challenges, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, aligning technical roadmaps with business goals while communicating risks and opportunities effectively.
• Focus on team growth, ensuring engineers have the tools, guidance, and support to excel in their roles.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

• Guide the team in designing and developing scalable, secure, and reliable payment systems.
• Oversee system architecture, balancing innovation with maintainability and performance.
• Ensure smooth execution of complex, cross-functional projects.
• Champion best practices, testing, and quality assurance in all deliverables.

Team Management

• Mentor, coach, and grow engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation.
• Provide clear feedback, career guidance, and motivation to help team members excel.
• Build cohesion across frontend and backend squads, ensuring alignment on goals and delivery.

Strategic & Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in workflows, observability, and incident management.
• Balance priorities between new feature development, system maintenance, and bug fixing.

Requirements
We are looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about technology and thrives in a rapidly growing organization. To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Top Attributes

• Team player & humble leader
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proactive problem-solver
• Strong people management skills
• Proven experience leading engineering teams

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in React, Tailwind, Angular, C#, .NET, SQL, MongoDB, Kafka.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure or similar) is highly valued.
• Familiarity with financial/booking systems.
• Knowledge of microservices, event-driven systems, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Solid grounding in CI/CD, test automation, and Agile practices.

Bonus Points For

• Payments or iGaming industry experience
• Game integration expertise

Benefits
At KingMakers, your work will have a real impact. Here's what makes us different:

• Work Globally: Collaborate with exceptional talent from across the world in an inclusive and dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for Growth: Develop your skills and advance your career in a team that values learning, innovation, and personal development.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a company redefining sports and gaming entertainment, making a real impact across Africa.
• Embrace Challenges: Take on exciting projects that push boundaries and allow you to grow in your field.

Perks
Our benefits are tailored to each location, ensuring they meet the needs of our global team. Here are some examples:

• ?? Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive plans for you.

• ? Extra Time Off: Additional leave days, including your birthday off, to relax and recharge.
• ? Hybrid Work: A flexible arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote each week.
• ? Parking: Reserved spots available in our office in Malta.
• ??Team Activities: Regular events to build connections and foster collaboration.
• ? Office Perks: Free snacks, coffee, and a welcoming environment to keep you energized.
• ? Performance Bonuses: Discretionary rewards recognizing your contributions.

Skills Required