Software Engineer - Ruby

We are searching for a dedicated and passionate backend focused Software Engineer to build, enhance and maintain Sage products and systems. This position demands a high level of output, but is also a great opportunity for growth and collaboration. In this role, you will assume ownership of the design, development, and delivery of high quality software. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves to collaborate with others but can also work independently to take an idea from concept to implementation. You will deliver deep technical expertise to help drive colleague engagement, clarity and promote a culture of innovation and execution.

• Please note that this role is hybrid and requires working 3 days a week from either our Newcastle or Winnersh office.
Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities:
• Successfully develop, deliver, and maintain well designed and well tested code
• Work with product managers early on to shape product definition to be flexible, extensible, and robust
• Apply a broad knowledge of software development patterns
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Work cross-functionally with various Sage teams: product management, QA/XD, various product lines, or business units to drive forward results
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior team members
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve software bugs
• Maintain relevant documentation to describe logic, coding/configuration, testing and changes where applicable.
  
  3+ years' prior experience with Ruby
• 3+ years' prior experience with SQL, preferably PostgreSQL
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience integrating with REST services and JSON apis
• Ability to solve technical problems independently
• Motivation to work hard and always be learning
• Bonus: Experience working with Ember.js
  
  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.