Senior Backend Engineer, Product
SageNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 16, 2025
175000 - 210000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Sage is a leading provider of business software and services, specializing in payroll, HR, finance, and accounting solutions. Known for its user-friendly tools and comprehensive support network, Sage empowers businesses to streamline operations and achieve growth with confidence.
Job Description
Sage is a software-enabled company focused on improving the care of older adults. They are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join their engineering team and work on a new product under development, focusing on backend service development. The role involves designing, building, and scaling core services, collaborating with front-end and infrastructure teams, and mentoring others. This is a highly impactful position.
Requirements
- Architect and build scalable backend services in Java.
- Design data models and persistence strategies for Postgres and NoSQL stores.
- Build and operate systems leveraging message queues (SQS, Kafka).
- Define, document, and evolve REST APIs using OpenAPI.
- Optimize services for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Own build pipelines and service delivery using Gradle and CI/CD.
- Work closely with front-end engineers and infrastructure engineers.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation
- Stock options
- Health and dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Membership to primary/urgent care
- Online medical health providers
- Time off policy
- Paid holidays
- Company-wide winter break
