Software Engineer - eCommerce
Klipboard
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
"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
As a Senior Engineer in this fast-paced environment, you will create and implement client-side solutions on top of the KCS Ecommerce Products.
The Engineer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic. PHP developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the Web Designer by integrating their work with the application.
Key Responsibilities
Software Engineering responsibilities
Troubleshooting application and code issues.
Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.
Key Requirements
Experience & Knowledge:
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. If you wish to be considered for our PSL then please email [email protected] however please note we receive a high volume of requests and we are unable to accept them all
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
As a Senior Engineer in this fast-paced environment, you will create and implement client-side solutions on top of the KCS Ecommerce Products.
The Engineer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic. PHP developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the Web Designer by integrating their work with the application.
Key Responsibilities
Software Engineering responsibilities
- Conducting analysis of website and application requirements provided by the Customer, eCommerce Solution Designer or Product Owner.
- Writing detailed and comprehensive technical documents that describes all technical procedures related to product development in order to solve the functional use cases and requirements presented.
- Using PHP to produce user-friendly HTML web solutions.
- Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
- Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
- Collaboration with other members of the team to improve usability on existing and new projects.
- Working with colleagues in other KCS teams with integration into ERP systems
- Ensuring high-quality and efficient/optimized source code to maximize response times, and a slick user experience.
- Liaising with clients where necessary.
Troubleshooting application and code issues.
Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.
Key Requirements
Experience & Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of both development processes, as well as a strong technical background.
- Experience in the following technologies
- PHP
- JQuery
- HTML
- Less/CSS/Flexbox
- Apache
- MySQL/MariaDB
- Linux (maintaining local website distributions)
- Git
- Twig templating
- Zend Framework/Laminas
- MVC
- Composer
- Bower
- Bootsrap
- JIRA
- Automated release procedures
- Agile
- JSON-LD rich snippets
- Full stack development
- Photoshop/Gimp
- Mobile and desktop design practices
- Web Services - SOAP/Restful/JSON/XML
- A/B Testing
- ASP.NET / C# / SQL Server / IIS (as secondary skills set)
- Proven work experience in a Web Developer role
- Experience in browser testing and debugging (e.g. Chrome Console)
- Knowledge of SEO and its implementation
- Knowledge of eCommerce
- Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services
- The ability to solve problems and take decisive action within a highly complex ecosystem and within a global context
- The ability to facilitate and clearly document and communicate product requirements effectively to all levels of business, delivery and customer stakeholders
- The ability to build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with all levels of business, delivery and customers stakeholders
- The ability to present objectively with authority and confidence to senior levels of business, delivery and customer stakeholders
- The ability to adapt to change in any periods of change/disruption
- The ability to accurately prioritise, organise and plan their work and to seek continuous improvement to drive efficiencies in their product space
- Must have a pro-active, positive, open and collaborative approach to working with others in a team
- Must be open to learning new skills and self-development to drive both personal and team growth
- Must be comfortable in giving feedback at all levels with integrity as well as receiving it to build trust
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. If you wish to be considered for our PSL then please email [email protected] however please note we receive a high volume of requests and we are unable to accept them all
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