Senior Software Engineer

Klipboard; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Klipboard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their agile team. This role involves hands-on software development, providing technical leadership, and collaborating in a hybrid work environment. With a focus on delivering effective ERP solutions across diverse industries, the candidate will contribute to scalable, robust applications, while fostering a culture of innovation and improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development with a focus on scalable solutions.
• Proven background in leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software solutions based on information needs.
• Lead technical reviews and support junior developers.

Skills

Web application development

Multi-tenant, highly scalable web applications

Technical leadership

Microservice architecture

Unit/integration testing

Problem-solving skills

REST and web principles

Object-oriented design patterns

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

InterSystems Cache

PHP

Job description

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"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively

Being a hands-on contributor is a key responsibility in this role, providing technical leadership to junior and intermediate level engineers. Design, develop, maintain, and scale Vigo’s systems and services.

Participate in operational design and code review. Architect and develop one or more major areas of the Vigo platform. Find creative, elegant and maintainable solutions to complex problems

A good team player, works, and communicates well with others. Advocate best practices (unit/automation testing, code reviews, code quality, etc.)

Continually looking for opportunities to improve our platform, process and business and work in an agile environment where quick iterations and good feedback are a way of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions by studying information needs.
• Confer with business analysts.
• Study systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Investigate problem areas.
• Follow the software development lifecycle.
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis.
• Recommend changes in policies and procedures.
• Update job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment.
• Participate in educational opportunities. Read professional publications.
• Maintain personal networks.
• Participate in professional organizations.
• Protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
• Accomplish engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Support and develop software engineers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Web application development experience
• Experience building multi-tenant, highly scalable, massively distributed web applications.
• Strong technical leadership skills offering mentorship to team members.
• Proven track record of delivering in a continuously deployed, reliable, scalable and well-monitored microservice architecture.
• Strong experience with unit/integration testing
• Advanced problem-solving, debugging and profiling skills
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and enforce best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of REST and web principles
• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented design patterns, data structures and development methodologies
• Experience developing for a cloud platform (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.
• InterSystems Cache Experience and PHP desirable
  
  

Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter! At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!

To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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