Backend Developer Job Description: Join Us as a Backend Software Engineer in Newcastle! Are you passionate about creating innovative solutions, working with cutting-edge technologies, and making a real impact? At Sage, we're on the hunt for a Backend Software Engineer to help drive our business goals and delight our customers. If you're in the Newcastle area and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this hybrid role, 3 days onsite in Newcastle, could be your perfect fit! What You'll Do Build & Innovate: Design, develop, and enhance products that align with Sage’s long-term objectives. Collaborate & Create: Partner with architects, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams like Product Management and QA to shape and deliver outstanding solutions. Solve Real Problems: Use your expertise to tackle complex engineering challenges using technologies like .NET C#, MySQL, JavaScript, and Node.js. Automate for Success: Streamline tasks with the latest tools and scripting. Stay Agile: Embrace a startup mindset, pivoting quickly and adapting to ever-changing business needs. Why You'll Love Working Here Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with modern tools and frameworks to create products that exceed customer expectations. Empowered Teams: Enjoy a supportive environment where your ideas and expertise are valued. Growth Mindset: Expand your skills with opportunities to learn and innovate every day. Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to Sage’s success and future vision. What We're Looking For 2 years of experience with C#, .NET Framework, MySQL, JavaScript, and Node.js. A knack for automation and using scripting tools effectively. Strong cross-team collaboration skills to work seamlessly with Product Management, QA, and other business units. Familiarity with Agile Development and SCRUM Methodologies. A startup mentality: adaptable, proactive, and ready to pivot when needed. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions, ensuring robust documentation and adherence to quality standards. Collaborate with architects and senior colleagues to shape flexible and scalable product designs. Stay updated on emerging technologies, particularly in AI, to drive innovation and efficiency. Automate workflows using appropriate tools and scripting techniques. Evaluate progress and recommend procedural improvements for optimal results. Partner cross-functionally with teams including product management, QA, and other business units to deliver impactful results. Foster positive team dynamics and ensure success through Agile methodologies like SCRUM or Extreme Programming. Maintain and update documentation on logic, coding, configuration, testing, and changes. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 • Competitive base salary and commission structure • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage • Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year • On-going training and professional development • Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation • Flexible work patterns and hybrid working 3 days in office #LI-RS 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.