Engineering Manager

"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

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a focus on C# .NET, PHP, or MAUI to lead one or more squads. You will be responsible for maintaining high coding standards while driving your team to deliver software quickly and efficiently. You will ensure teams have the resources to function at high speeds without sacrificing quality, fostering a culture of optimisation and high performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Development:

• Provide expertise on complex issues within the C# .NET, PHP, or MAUI codebase, ensuring quick and efficient resolution.

• Review code to maintain fast delivery cycles and adherence to best practices, optimising performance and scalability.

• Technical Oversight:

• Guide teams in composing efficient software systems and ensure that architectural decisions prioritise speed and scalability.

• Ensure solutions are designed to be delivered rapidly with minimal rework or delays.

• Leadership and Mentorship:

• Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring team members on delivering fast, efficient solutions.

• Promote continuous delivery and optimised workflows to keep teams running at peak efficiency.

• Performance Monitoring:

• Utilise DORA metrics to monitor squad efficiency, with a focus on improving lead time, cycle time, and delivery speed.

• Provide actionable feedback to improve team performance, minimising bottlenecks and delays.

• Resource Management:

• Ensure squads have the resources and tools they need to work efficiently, while eliminating unnecessary roadblocks.

• Coordinate closely with leadership to make sure fast delivery remains a core focus.

• Strategic Communication:

• Communicate progress and performance updates to leadership, ensuring all teams remain efficient and aligned with broader business goals.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure fast decision-making and unblock teams quickly.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing teams with hands-on coding responsibilities in C# .NET, PHP, or MAUI environments.
• Proven ability to drive fast, efficient delivery of high-quality software.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in optimising team performance.
• Familiarity with DORA metrics for tracking team efficiency and throughput.

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.

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