Senior Software Engineer Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to work on core platform-level services that are essential to all of our cloud-supported products. You'll gain deep domain and product knowledge, collaborating with multiple teams across the business. The APIs you'll build will be highly scalable and present a variety of technical challenges. We make extensive use of GitHub Copilot to help deliver high-quality, maintainable code. You'll also have opportunities to lead projects, working closely with architects and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. Role Summary: As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend), you will be responsible for designing, building, enhancing, and maintaining products and systems aligned with Sage's business goals and architectural standards. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that exceed customer and business expectations, while also sharing expertise on technical solutions and business processes within your domain. Key Points: · Work on mission-critical platform services used across our cloud ecosystem. · Exposure to scalable API development and a variety of technical challenges. · Opportunity to collaborate across squads and departments. · Hands-on experience with modern tooling like GitHub Copilot. · Potential to lead initiatives and work closely with senior architects. · You will get personal development days to upskill any tech. skills · This is a hybrid position - you will work 3 days a week from our Newcastle office. Key Responsibilities: · Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality backend systems and APIs. · Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to shape robust solutions. · Lead and contribute to the delivery of projects from concept to deployment. · Drive technical innovation and adopt modern tools, frameworks, and practices. · Mentor and coach junior team members. · Maintain clear technical documentation and ensure code quality standards are met. · Champion Agile best practices and foster a collaborative team culture. Essential Skills (Must-Haves): · Strong experience with C#, .NET Framework, and MySQL, delivering reliable and scalable solutions. · Microservices · Event-driven architecture · Proven ability to collaborate across functions, including Product Management, QA, and other business units. · Solid working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement. Secondary Skills (Nice-to-Haves): · BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) · AWS (Amazon Web Services) LI-JM2 Function: Product Delivery Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Newcastle Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.