Graduate Software Developer / Software Tester

Job Title Graduate Software Developer / Software Tester

Advert Sage is a global company with a local heart. The market leader for cloud-based accounting, financials, enterprise management, people, and payroll software, we empower the world’s business heroes—from single-person startups to large enterprises. Our people are passionate and positive. We inspire our colleagues to serve business builders everywhere and champion their success. As a FTSE 100 company with 14,000 colleagues across 24 countries, we do business the right way, while giving back to our local communities through the Sage Foundation. Sage is passionate about building a culture where our colleagues feel they can bring their whole selves to work. Where people know they’ll be judged on their performance and behaviours - not their identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Description You will be part of the Product Function at Sage; the team that develops products for our customers, who are the focus of everything we do. We’re looking for Graduates who can deliver real value to our customers, by solving problems and providing solutions through innovative ideas.

We’re creating a culture that’s well connected, open and collaborative. Our graduates will be encouraged to learn and experiment in their work as part of a continuous innovative community. Our colleagues are passionate about our customers, and support each other to leverage their skills and know how.

Throughout the 2-year Graduate programme and your career at Sage, we want you to be enthusiastic about your personal development, and continuously learn new things to strive for excellence. We expect a lot from our Graduates, and will encourage you to bring innovative ideas to add real value for our customers, in an environment where ambition for future progression is rewarded.

Key Responsibilities You'll have a keen eye for detail and an inquisitive mind. You'll be able to demonstrate resilience and determination whilst remaining flexible and responsive to the changing demands of a fast-paced environment. You'll enjoy working as part of a well-integrated team and must have good listening, verbal and written communication skills. You will be mentored and supported by an experienced developer/tester throughout the year but will be encouraged to play a full role in the development process.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and technologies, gain an understanding of some of the wider aspects of the development process, and get invaluable experience working in the only FTSE100 software company in the UK.

Sage offers a fantastic range of benefits covering everything from health to life-style choices. In addition to a generous pension, healthcare cash plan, income protection, and life assurance as standard; you are also eligible for benefits such as travel, mobile and computer loans, cycle to work, and gym membership. Sage also operates a market-leading bonus scheme that really rewards our high-performance culture.

Entry Requirements:
A relevant technical degree in Computer Science, Software Development (Or a related STEM degree with a keen interest and experience in Programming)

Our Graduate Recruitment process:

• Apply online with CV (if shortlisted, you will receive a link to complete a video interview within 1 week of applying online).
• Complete video interview
• Attend Assessment Centre (Held January - April 2020)

If successful, you would join our Graduate Programme in October 2020.

Closing Date: 31st January 2020

Function Product

Country United Kingdom

Office Location Manchester; Newcastle

Location Region