Job Description

Hybrid 3 days per week in our Manchester office.




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.




Requirements




- 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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Function

Product Delivery


Country

United Kingdom


Office Location

Manchester


Work Place type

Hybrid


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