Job Description

Get ready. Because you're about to embark on an AI mission to revolutionise small business and accounting practices.




Sage Copilot isn't just an AI-powered tool. We're developing a game changer. A tool that will help customers streamline their tasks, boost their efficiency, and unlock new opportunities. Making it a trusted business partner, the likes of which they've never seen.




And you'll be at the forefront of its development, as part of a global team, who can't wait to collaborate and innovate with you.




We're working on a truly groundbreaking product. So, is this your next technology job? No--that doesn't do it justice. This is the future realised--for you, for our customers, and for the shape of technology as we've dreamed it.




What you'll be doing




The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for design and development of major Sage features. The engineer will provide guidance to other engineers and drive the overall process of development and delivery.




The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for design, implementation, and overall quality of the final solution.




Sr. Software engineers will understand the implications of major design decisions, and will be responsible for highlighting important or difficult decisions, ensuring that the tradeoffs are considered.




Where appropriate, a Sr. Software Engineer will propose significant architectural changes at the Architectural Review Board and participate in the evaluation of others' proposals.




They are expected to work on major features which often involve a deep understanding of the financial and accounting implications of the changes that will result, including the impact on accounting , reports and usability.




This is a hybrid role - you will work three days per week in our Newcastle office.


Key Responsibilities

Skills needed:




- Strong experience in C# OR Python


- Previous integration experience with API's


- Lead the design and development of major features


- Work with Product Management to understand design and feature tradeoffs


- Design scalable and repeatable solutions within each major feature


- Present architectural recommendations to the Architecture Review Board


- Create functional specifications and designs


- Work with QA to ensure the quality of the features, including the creation and maintenance of test cases




Requirements:




- Experienced Senior Engineer using up to date technologies


- AI/Machine Learning experience would be ideal (Generative AIs/LLMs/Copilots)


- A passion for cutting edge technology and an adaptive mind set




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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/

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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.


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