Job Description

Overview

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Our guaranteed independence means we\xe2\x80\x99re free to:

• Do more \xe2\x80\x93 supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
• Work together \xe2\x80\x93 building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

• Think long-term \xe2\x80\x93 experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:

• The Software Engineering team at Sage builds and enhances many of the front-end and back-end systems in use at Sage.
• Our team\xe2\x80\x99s key function is to deliver software solutions that meet the needs of the various business units. Our team works closely with many other parts of the business, typically through Agile ceremonies.

Could you be our new Senior Software Engineer? Do you have?

• Significant experience as a full stack developer using Microsoft technologies including SQL Server, C#, VB.Net, APIs, MVC, React, .Net Framework and .Net Core.
• Experience working in a telecommuting capacity as part of an Agile team.
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrable ability to independently prioritise and balance multiple activities and deadlines.
• Superb communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain a professional attitude.
• Azure cloud platform development experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

Your new role:

• Be a contributing member of one or more Agile teams to focus on developing features and capabilities desired by the business mostly using Microsoft stack technologies.
• Establish positive relationships with other Agile team members.
• In conjunction with the solutions architect and other team architects, provide architectural design guidance on new features that fit well with the existing platforms.
• Implement Lean IT strategies to improve efficiencies.
• Measure and continuously improve software development practices and procedures.
• Work with other team members to develop and track metrics to measure the effectiveness of the teams and their members.

Overview of benefits:

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles
• 2 additional \xe2\x80\x99floating days\xe2\x80\x99 of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed.
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Access to Sage books and journals
• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications
• Hybrid working arrangements - In office 20% of contracted hours. We work flexibly and most staff can choose to work from home for up to 80% of their contracted hours.

Other benefits, which may change include:

• Sage lunches held weekly in the office
• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
• Home working allowance
• Travel insurance
• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement
• Access to the company doctor
• Company access free loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)
• Anniversary trip

If you are an individual with a disability and you need any support during the application process, please email our Human Resources department . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Caveat

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we\'re open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

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