Senior Software Engineer

The Sage Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable APIs and backend services using C# and AWS technologies. This hybrid role involves collaboration with global teams to deliver quality software solutions, alongside a supportive environment for growth. Ideal candidates will have extensive software development experience and relevant degrees. Join us to support businesses with innovative technology while embracing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software development focusing on C#, .NET and/or nodejs.
• Experience in building and consuming APIs and backend services.
• Proven experience with Agile Development and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with global teams across Sage.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Skills

C# and .NET development

API development

AWS services

Agile methodologies

Version control in Git

Problem-solving skills

Good communication and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)

SQL Server

NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB)

Job description

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance APIs and backend services using C#, .NET and nodejs Technologies.
• Collaborate with global teams across Sage, to define, design, deliver and maintain services across the Payroll and HR Business Unit.
• Work cross-functionally with various Sage teams: Product management, QA/XD, various product lines and business units to deliver for our customers.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Resolve defects/bugs during QA testing, pre-production, production, and post-release patches.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Utilize AWS services to build, deploy, and manage applications.
• Experiment with new technologies and methodologies to improve our development processes and product offerings.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Maintain relevant documentation to describe logic, coding/configuration, testing and changes where applicable.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development lifecycle.
• Be an active and enthusiastic team player. Partner effectively with all team members to deliver against commitments.
• Extensive experience in software development with a focus on C#, .NET and/or nodejs.
• Experienced in building and consuming APIs and backend services.
• Knowledge of AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, DocumentDB etc.)
• Proven experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, and/or Extreme Programming methodologies
• Experience with relational databases would be beneficial (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Experience with version control in Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Sage is a forward-thinking technology company that specializes in software. The team you'd be applying for models itself on creating a robust culture of belonging. We pride ourselves on fostering a fast-paced, innovative environment where experimentation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Our infrastructure is built on AWS, enabling us to deliver robust and scalable solutions to our clients.
• You will be supported by being positioned in a squad with a strong lead, principal, senior, mid-level and graduate engineers who will support your growth as well as a leader who will invest in your career. This is a hybrid role - three days per week in our Newcastle office., 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.