Senior Desktop Software Engineer

SAGE GROUP PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Desktop Developer to update and maintain desktop-based products that support business objectives. The successful candidate will lead new feature development and ensure compliance with regulatory changes. The role requires extensive experience in .NET and SQL, and knowledge of Delphi, C, or C++. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in desktop application development using .NET and SQL.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience with Delphi, C, or C++ is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of new desktop features.
• Maintain and enhance our existing Tax desktop applications.
• Deliver high-quality software across supported operating systems.

Skills

Desktop application development

.NET

SQL

Problem-solving skills

Software engineering principles

Collaboration

Tools

Delphi

C

C++

TFS

Git

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Desktop Developer to take ownership of updating and maintaining our desktop-based products and systems that support Sage's business plans and long-term objectives. As a Senior Desktop Developer at Sage, you will be part of a collaborative team responsible for maintaining our desktop applications, ensuring they remain compliant with annual legislative and regulatory changes. You'll work in a cross-functional environment, building flexible, extensible, and maintainable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of new desktop features.
• Maintain and enhance our existing Tax desktop applications to ensure yearly compliance for our customers.
• Deliver high-quality software across supported operating systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code and conduct peer reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define product requirements.
• Contribute to automation and tooling improvements where applicable.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in desktop application development using .NET and SQL.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience with Delphi, C, or C++ is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., TFS, Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

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