Job Specifications
"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.
At Klipboard, the DevOps Engineer is central to our mission of harmonizing software development and IT operations, underpinning our cloud-first strategy with a focus on Azure cloud services. This role is not just about maintaining systems but innovating and optimising our cloud infrastructure to support agile development and operational resilience. You will leverage your expertise in cloud computing, automation, and continuous delivery to architect solutions that enhance our product offerings, streamline workflows, and ensure the scalability and security of our applications.
Drawing from a solid background in Azure services, CI/CD methodologies, and system monitoring, you will lead the charge in automating deployment processes, enhancing system performance, and ensuring robust security measures are in place. Your role is pivotal in creating a seamless, automated, and highly resilient infrastructure that supports rapid development cycles and provides a stable, scalable platform for our ERP solutions.
With a keen eye on the latest technological advancements and a passion for excellence, you will drive continuous improvement across our cloud infrastructure, contributing significantly to the strategic direction of Klipboard. Your expertise will not only support but also inspire innovation within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and forward-thinking that positions Klipboard as a leader in digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Development: Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, focusing on scalability, security, and reliability.
CI/CD Pipeline Construction: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, and other automation tools, reducing deployment times and increasing deployment frequency.
Scripting and Automation: Utilise scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate deployment, monitoring, and management tasks.
Containerization and Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized applications, where appropriate, improving system resilience and resource efficiency.
Monitoring and Optimization: Implement system monitoring to ensure optimal performance, swiftly address potential issues and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
Security Best Practices: Collaborate with the security team to enforce security policies, perform vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents to protect against threats.
Technical Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, IT operations staff, and project managers to ensure a seamless, efficient development pipeline that aligns with organizational goals.
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Solid experience with Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, and security.
Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines and in the use of automation and orchestration tools.
Experience of working with/optimising relational database systems.
Understanding of container technologies and orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of scripting for automation of cloud operations.
Experience with system monitoring tools and an understanding of security practices related to cloud infrastructure.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, work with multiple teams to help deliver and spread understanding of cloud infrastructure design.
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 cha
About the Company
Klipboard is a leading provider of innovative business management software solutions - and the new name for Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS).
Under our new Klipboard name, we continue to offer industry-specific, cloud-based software across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, manufacturing, transport management and field service management. We remain the same robust, trusted, and innovative partner we have always been. We have the same values - and we believe in them more strongly than ever.
Our mission is to under...
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