Senior Software Engineer

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Klipboard is seeking a software engineer to develop front-end with React and backend services in Go, leveraging Keycloak for auth, and deploying on Azure. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams to deliver robust, scalable software.

You will write clean, testable code, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to AI-enabled ERP solutions. We welcome curiosity and a drive to learn how technology can improve customer outcomes and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with front-end React development.
• Backend development with Go (Golang).
• Experience implementing authentication/authorization with Keycloak.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud services and container deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end applications using React.
• Build and optimize backend services with Go (Golang).
• Implement and manage authentication and authorization using Keycloak.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale applications using Azure cloud services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing systems.

Skills

React

Go

Keycloak

Azure

Team collaboration

Clean code

Troubleshooting

Tools

Azure container services

AKS

Docker Compose

Job description

Overview

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. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard serves wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises across multiple regions.

We're looking for people curious about AI and excited to learn how technology can improve work and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end applications using React.
• Build and optimize backend services with Go (Golang).
• Implement and manage authentication and authorization using Keycloak.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale applications using Microsoft Azure Container Services and other Azure cloud services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing systems.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Front-end development with React.
• Backend development with Go (Golang).
• Authentication and authorization with Keycloak.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Container Services and other Azure cloud services.
• Team collaboration across functional areas.
• Strong coding practices, including writing maintainable and testable code.
• Troubleshooting and system improvement skills.

Desirable – Additional Skills

• Experience with AI and emerging technologies relevant to ERP solutions.
• Experience with container orchestration tools such as AKS or Docker Compose.
• Strong communication and human insight skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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 culture.

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

We encourage individuals to apply even if they don't meet every criterion, focusing on skills and experience in varied forms.