Software Engineering Graduate

Job description

At Sage, innovation starts with our people. With over 13,000 colleagues across 40 locations worldwide, supporting over 2 million customers, we're united by a shared purpose: to transform the way millions of businesses work. As a global leader in AI, finance and HR software, we harness cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking ideas to simplify complexity and drive progress. At Sage, you'll join a high achieving culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning-because together, we're shaping the future of business software.

Start your career with Sage in the UK and make an impact from day one. Our ethos is simple: to help businesses thrive so they can support their communities and drive economic progress. At Sage, you'll find a high performing environment where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your work will add value from day one. Start your journey with us and help shape the future of business across the UK and beyond.

Why join Sage as a graduate?

At Sage, we believe your career should start with opportunity, growth, and purpose. As a graduate, you'll benefit from structured training and development programs designed to build your skills and confidence from day one. You'll also have access to Sage Foundation, our global initiative that gives you five paid volunteer days each year to make a positive impact in your community.

You'll join exceptional teams where you will have the chance to learn from experts, connect with peers, and grow a global professional network. At Sage, we're committed to helping you shape your future, offering clear career pathways and opportunities to innovate and make a real difference.

Please note that this is a hybrid opportunity with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

What will you be involved in?

We believe the best Software Engineers build strong foundations by experiencing different parts of the product lifecycle, from building customer facing features to ensuring quality and reliability at scale. As a Graduate Software Engineer, you'll develop your technical skills while contributing to real products and services, supported by structured learning, coaching, and hands on delivery with an agile team

During your time on the programme, you could be involved in:

• Building and improving software features and services, working across the full development lifecycle from design and development through to delivery and maintenance
• Working on back end and/or front end components, learning how systems are designed, built and integrated to create great customer experiences
• Collaborating closely with QA, Product and other team members to understand requirements, test outcomes and deliver high quality releases as part of an agile (SCRUM) team
• Learning software quality practices, including writing and executing test cases, identifying defects and developing skills in automated testing
• Taking part in mentoring, training and hands on learning to build both technical capability and wider product and business understanding
• Exploring modern engineering practices and tools, including how emerging technologies can be used to improve quality, efficiency and productivity

This programme is designed to give you meaningful, hands on experience from day one, with the support and space to learn, ask questions and grow, helping you build the skills, confidence and experience needed for a long term career in software engineering.

To be eligible for this role, you'll need to have a Computer Science Degree (or equivalent) alongside

• Experience with at least one programming language and a solid understanding of coding fundamentals
• Ability to apply problem solving skills using code, demonstrated through academic or practical projects
• Familiarity with basic software development practices such as version control, testing, and debugging
• The aptitude and motivation to learn new technologies and programming languages
• Self-starting attitude; open to new challenges
• A curious mindset that embraces innovation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across the globe.
• Experience of using AI, and an interest in continuous development of AI skills as the technology evolves.

What you can expect from the process

• Apply online with your CV
• Complete screening and video interview (You will receive a link to complete a video interview within 1 week of applying)
• If successful at video interview stage, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre.

Successful candidates will join us in January 2027

Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all, so if there any adjustments that would help you thrive in the application process or beyond, please reach out to us at earlycareers@sage.com

Benefits of working at Sage include

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays from day one
• Paid time to learn (5 learning days a year)
• Paid time to give back (5 volunteering days a year)
• Private healthcare, digital GP & wellbeing support
• Competitive pension with Sage contributions
• Paid parental leave, inclusive from day one
• Work from abroad for up to 10 weeks a year
• Discounts on tech, travel, gyms and more
• Cycle to Work and EV schemes

About the company

Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business.

Our colleagues are high-performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. They work on meaningful, market-shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact.

Explore our culture and benefits: sage.com/careers/working-at-sage

We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. We're a Disability Confident employer - if you're applying through this scheme or need adjustments at any stage, contact careers@sage.com.