Job Title Backend Developer Job Description This role offers the opportunity to contribute to core backend services that support our cloud-based products. You'll work within a collaborative engineering team, building scalable APIs and enhancing platform capabilities. You'll gain exposure to domain knowledge, modern tooling like GitHub Copilot, and cross-team collaboration, while continuously developing your technical skills. Role Summary As a Software Engineer (Backend), you will develop, maintain, and improve backend services in line with business and architectural standards. You'll work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while continuously improving your expertise. Key Points • Build and enhance backend services and APIs used across cloud platforms. • Collaborate within cross-functional squads. • Work with modern tools like GitHub Copilot. • Opportunity to contribute to technical discussions and own smaller features or components. • Personal development days to upskill and explore new technologies. This is a hybrid position - you will work 3 days a week from our Newcastle office. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain backend systems, APIs, and microservices. • Collaborate with senior engineers and product teams to implement features. • Participate in code reviews and follow clean coding and testing practices. • Contribute to system improvements and bug fixes. • Write and maintain basic technical documentation. • Participate in Agile ceremonies and team planning. • Grow toward ownership of components and feature delivery. Essential Skills (Must-Haves) • Solid hands-on experience with C#, .NET Framework, and MySQL. • Understanding of microservices and RESTful APIs. • Basic understanding of event-driven architecture. • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment. • Good problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team. Secondary Skills (Nice-to-Haves) • Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms. • Familiarity with BDD or automated testing frameworks. • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines. 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 at careers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/