Senior Software Engineer 1

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer 1 to design and develop sophisticated publishing solutions that support critical business objectives. This role involves designing, building, and improving systems and capabilities such as content delivery websites, content management, publishing tools and controls. The Senior Software Engineer 1 will play a pivotal role in driving the technical direction and architecture of our solutions across team and multi-team environments.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Sitefinity CMS including configuration, customization, and content management.
• Customize Sitefinity features, including modules, widgets, and APIs.
• Set up and manage tracking campaigns using Sitefinity Insights to monitor user engagement and site performance.
• Manage CMS-specific features including multisite configuration, localization, caching strategies, and role-based content management to ensure scalable and personalized digital experiences.
• Implement integrations with external systems (e.g. CRM).
• Be a key contributor in an Agile teams focusing on developing features and capabilities desired by the business
• Build and cultivate positive relationships with team members and other collaborators to cultivate a cooperative development environment.
• Positively impact the whole team, influence peers, proactively share knowledge and support and mentor junior team members to be more successful.
• Identify and resolve problems independently while helping others in resolving theirs.
• Work optimally in a remote capacity. Attend in-person meetings and events few times a year, in one of SAGE’s international offices or other locations as deemed appropriate.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proficient in C#, ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core/.NET 6+, REST APIs, and JSON with a strong understanding of object-oriented principles and design patterns.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Sitefinity CMS (MVC, ASP.Net Core).
• Experience developing web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React/Angular is a plus)
• Solid foundation in SQL and experience working with relational databases.
• Significant platform development and solution management experience in a cloud environment (preferably Microsoft Azure).
• Proficient in standard methodologies for software development, such as version control (e.g., Git), testing (unit and integration), and code review.
• Proven track record to work both independently and as part of a remote Agile team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and an ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with peers.
• Experience in leading project segments and mentoring junior engineers.
• Recognized as a go-to person for specific technologies and encouraged to learn new skills.

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Our mission is building bridges to knowledge — supporting the development of ideas through the research process to scholarship that is certified, taught, and applied.

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