Junior Software Engineer

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Johannesburga, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, PWV, ZAF
In-Office
Junior
eCommerce • Software
A leading provider of innovative business management software solutions for businesses in 70+ countries
The Role
Develop, test, and deliver features in C#/.NET (ASP.NET, Blazor) on Azure. Own tickets from refinement to deployment, use AI coding assistants responsibly, extend CI/CD, participate in code reviews, investigate production issues, and help shape AI-enabled product features.
Summary Generated by Built In

"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

Klipboard is a global, growing business that embraces AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for people who are curious about or fluid with AI, open to change, and excited to learn how technology can improve the way we work and help our customers which is always supported by strong human insight and communication.

We’re hiring a Software Engineer to build and evolve our C# / .NET products (ASP.NET and Blazor) on Azure. This is an AI-native role: we expect you to be fluent with AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) as a daily tool for writing, reviewing, and refactoring code, and to have a pragmatic view on when to trust AI output and when to verify it. You’ll own features end-to-end, contribute to design discussions, and help raise the quality bar for the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, test, and ship features in ASP.NET and Blazor on Azure
  • Own your tickets in Azure DevOps or Jira from refinement through deployment
  • Use AI coding assistants to increase throughput — while applying judgement to verify, secure, and test the output
  • Contribute to and extend CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
  • Participate actively in code review, giving and receiving clear, technical feedback
  • Investigate production issues and contribute to root cause analysis
  • Help shape AI-enabled features in our products (copilots, summarisation, retrieval, etc.) where applicable

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Core Technical:

  • Deep C# / .NET (including .NET Core /.NET 4.5 / .NET 8+)
  • ASP.NET (including ASPX) and Blazor in production
  • WPF with C#.NET
  • XAML with MVVM Architecture
  • SAP Crystal Reports
  • Component One Active Reports
  • DevExpress Controls
  • SQL Server or equivalent relational experienceAzure services (App Service, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, SQL, etc.)
  • Daily, competent use of at least one AI coding assistant in real delivery work

Methodologies & Mindset:

  • Strong Agile / SDLC understanding
  • Confident in Azure DevOps or Jira for backlog, boards, and pipelines
  • Interest in or experience with microservices and event-driven patterns
  • Critical eye on AI-generated code — knows when to trust it, when to test it, and when to throw it away

Collaboration & Communication:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective in code review
  • Comfortable explaining trade-offs to non-engineers
  • Problem-solving, pragmatic mindset

Bonus Skills:

  • JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or Angular
  • RESTful API design and versioning
  • Experience integrating LLMs via Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, or similar
  • Familiarity with RAG, vector stores, embeddings, or prompt engineering
  • Exposure to containers (Docker, AKS)

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. 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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Skills Required

  • Deep C# / .NET (including .NET Core, .NET 4.5, .NET 8+)
  • ASP.NET (including ASPX)
  • Blazor in production
  • WPF with C#.NET
  • XAML with MVVM architecture
  • SAP Crystal Reports
  • ComponentOne Active Reports
  • DevExpress Controls
  • SQL Server or equivalent relational database experience
  • Azure services (App Service, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, SQL)
  • Daily competent use of an AI coding assistant (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
  • Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira for backlog, boards, and pipelines
  • Contribute to and extend CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
  • Strong Agile / SDLC understanding
  • Interest in or experience with microservices and event-driven patterns
  • Participate actively in code review and investigate production issues/root cause analysis
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to explain trade-offs to non-engineers
  • JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or Angular
  • RESTful API design and versioning
  • Experience integrating LLMs via Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, or similar
  • Familiarity with RAG, vector stores, embeddings, or prompt engineering
  • Exposure to containers (Docker, AKS)

Klipboard Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Klipboard and has not been reviewed or approved by Klipboard.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical insurance is part of the package, and the overall benefits are sometimes described as strong with rare company-covered items. In some locations, HSA-plan options and employer contributions are available.
  • Retirement Support A pension with life and risk coverage and a 401(k) are offered, with matching referenced in some contexts. This establishes a baseline of long-term financial protection.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and flexible time off are available alongside a hybrid schedule of three days in office and two remote. These policies support work-life balance across many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Hungerford
1,203 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Klipboard | Business Management Software Solutions Klipboard (formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems) delivers industry-leading, cloud-based business management software to companies across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, manufacturing, transport management, and field service sectors. Powering Business Growth Since 1976 For over 45 years, we've partnered with 50,000+ customers worldwide, helping them modernise operations, increase efficiency, and stay ahead of evolving market demands. With 1,600+ professionals across offices in the UK, North America, South Africa, Australia, The Nordics and Benelux we provide localised expertise with global scale. Comprehensive Solutions to Make Your Day-to-Day Simpler Our integrated software ecosystem includes: - Cloud ERP and business management systems - Mobile applications and eCommerce platforms - Field service management and route optimisation - Warehouse management and asset tracking - CRM, ePOS and digital payment solutions - Business intelligence and data analytics - Your Trusted Digital Transformation Partner We don't just provide software - we understand your industry's unique challenges and design solutions that evolve with your business. Our mission is to deliver the visibility, control, and agility you need to drive sustainable growth. Join Our Growing Team We're hiring talented professionals. Explore career opportunities at Klipboard. Ready to transform your business? Visit for more information and to book a demo: www.klipboard.com (UK) www.klipboard.com/en-us/ (US & Canada) www.klipboard.com/en-za/ (South Africa) www.klipboard.com/en-au/ (Australia) www.klipboard.com/nl-nl/ (Netherlands) www.klipboard.com/nl-be/ (Belgium) www.klipboard.com/sv-se/ (Sweden)

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