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title: 'Senior Software Engineer at LiveScore Group'
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# Senior Software Engineer at LiveScore Group 

- **Company:** LiveScore Group 
- **Location:** Cape Town, South Africa
- **Posted:** 2025-08-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/livescore9/jobs/8091956002

## Job description

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

## About LiveScore Group 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LiveScore Group converges the worlds of sports media and sports betting through its owned ecosystem of brands LiveScore, LiveScore Bet, and Virgin Bet.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2019 (LiveScore Group formed after demerger from Gamesys; the LiveScore brand dates back to 1998)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Sports media, online sports betting, online gambling
- **Target customers**: B2C sports fans and bettors globally; also B2B advertising and software development clients
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Fuelling Fans’ Passion for Sport” — delivering a frictionless, converged experience that combines real-time sports content with a world-class sportsbook

## Products & Services
- **LiveScore**: Real-time sports scores, free-to-air live streaming (e.g., Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup), free-to-play games like LiveScore 6. Available in over 200 territories. Type: Mobile app and web platform.
- **LiveScore Bet**: Online sportsbook offering betting opportunities, launched in UK (2021), Nigeria (2020), Ireland, and briefly in Netherlands (exited 2024). Type: Sportsbook.
- **Virgin Bet**: Online sportsbook brand launched in 2019, operates in UK and South Africa (launched 2025). Type: Sportsbook.
- **B2B Services**: Advertising revenue from sports media and software development (50% YoY growth in FY25). Type: Service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of £206.3m for FY25 (12 months to 31 March 2025), up 15.3% YoY [next.io](https://next.io/news/results/livescore-group-cuts-net-loss-fy25/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
  - Ringier AG — £50m strategic investment in 2022 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Virgin Group — invested as a shareholder in October 2024 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Kambi — completed migration to Kambi sportsbook platform in July 2024 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - X and xAI — announced a transformational partnership in 2025 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Revenue growth of 15.3% in FY25; B2C online gambling revenue up 18.3% to £185.1m [next.io](https://next.io/news/results/livescore-group-cuts-net-loss-fy25/)
  - 45M+ LiveScore users globally [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Record 165K betting actives on LiveScore Bet in 2022 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Expanded into Bulgaria (2024) and South Africa (Virgin Bet, 2025) [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Net loss reduced from £48.9m to £28.6m YoY; EBITDA loss improved 60.8% [next.io](https://next.io/news/results/livescore-group-cuts-net-loss-fy25/)
  - LinkedIn followers grew 20.5% year-over-year to 14,020 [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/livescoregroup)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Convergence model**: Own and operate a fully integrated ecosystem where sports media content (LiveScore) drives betting engagement (LiveScore Bet, Virgin Bet), reducing customer acquisition costs and improving retention.
- **In-house tech stack**: Purpose-built, proprietary technology delivering a seamless user experience across apps and web.
- **Industry-first four-day work week**: Announced in 2025, a strong employer branding differentiator [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/).
- **Strategic partnerships**: With Virgin Group, Ringier, and X/xAI provide brand credibility, distribution, and AI capabilities.
- **Global reach**: Offices in 7 countries (UK, Gibraltar, Malta, South Africa, Nigeria, Ireland, Austria) and LiveScore available in 200+ territories.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue scaling the convergence model in regulated markets (UK, Ireland, South Africa) while exiting less favourable markets (Netherlands, Bulgaria).
- Invest in marketing and brand building to drive user growth, particularly in the UK where revenue increased 26% in FY25.
- Leverage AI and data partnerships (e.g., with xAI) to enhance personalisation and product innovation.
- Expand Virgin Bet into new geographies (South Africa launched 2025) and deepen B2B software development revenue.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Fueled by shared passion for sports and innovation” — collaborative, energetic environment with a focus on personal and professional development [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/careers/).
- **Flexible work**: “Flexible work arrangements allow for a healthy work-life balance” [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/). Notably, the company introduced a **four-day work week** in 2025, a rare perk in the industry.
- **Offices**: Global presence with hubs in London, Stoke-on-Trent, Gibraltar, Malta, Cape Town, Lagos, and Vienna. Roles span technology, product, marketing, compliance, and commercial.
- **Tech-driven**: Engineering roles include Data Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Software Engineer — working on a purpose-built tech stack at scale.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly expanding private company with increasing revenue and improving profitability, offering career advancement opportunities.
- **Employee rating**: 3.4/5.0 on LinkedIn (170 reviews), with work-life balance at 3.4 [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/livescoregroup).

## Sources
1. [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/) — Company overview, milestones, office locations, convergence model
2. [livescoregroup.com/careers](https://livescoregroup.com/careers/) — Careers page, culture, four-day work week
3. [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/livescoregroup) — Company details, employee count, reviews, open positions
4. [next.io](https://next.io/news/results/livescore-group-cuts-net-loss-fy25/) — FY25 financial results (revenue, net loss, EBITDA)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/livescore9](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/livescore9) — Current job openings (9 roles as of July 2026)

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