Software Developer

As a Software Developer you will be responsible for building and extending of our accounting products in the Cloud, ensuring that the platform is fluid and scalable as we adopt more SaaS approach. You will work within a collaborative team (including PMs, developers, and QA analysts) to ensure that UI/UX features in our roadmap are delivered to agreed requirements.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious professional to make a significant, long-lasting contribution to Sage’s products, at a key point in the company’s development. The successful candidate will be a key member of an existing agile team.

This is a hybrid role – three days per week in our Newcastle office.

What you'll be doing:

• Write code using standard Web technologies JavaScript/React/Typescript.
• Build features within the product using front-end technologies and frameworks.
• Consume APIs offered within the platform to build required features.
• Working with stakeholders to enhance the UX of the product.
• Reviewing and providing feedback of peer-written code and documenting processes and best practices.
• Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle.

Key Skills and Experience:

You should bring a a good understanding of:

• React
• Typescript, CSS-in-JS and state management
• React Query
• Unit testing web applications e.g, Jest or React Testing Library
• Storybook and Playwright
• Object-oriented programming, enough to write and review code documentation.
• Knowledge and experience of working with a cloud vendor (AWS preferred). 
• Knowledge of Agile (SCRUM).
• A product-based focus understanding how changes and updates affect our consumers
• Experience gathering product requirements, assisting in defining scope, writing functional specifications, and estimating complexity.
• A great team player, communicator, and contributor.

Preferred:

• Innovative and creative thinking
• Customer Focus

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge on Architecture Best Practices and Patterns (Microservices, CQRS, Event Sourcing, Domain-Driven Design)