Software Engineer – Retail ERP (PHP, Java, React.js)

Location: Hybrid – Winnersh *3 days per week in the office Department: ERP – Retail Division Employment Type: Full-time



About the Role



The Software Engineer will contribute to the support, maintenance and development of our existing Retail ERP within Sage’s Retail division. This is a mature platform, composed of a PHP core and supplementary Java microservices.



Longer term, we’re also building a new ERP product - a fresh platform, a modern tech stack, and a chance to shape something from the ground up. As part of this transformation, we’re looking for a Software Engineer with strong experience or a keen interest in developing expertise in Node.js and TypeScript to join our growing team.



You’ll contribute to the design and development of high-quality, scalable features, working closely with product and engineering teams to deliver solutions that drive performance, flexibility, and customer value.
Key Responsibilities



· Working on continuous improvement initiatives on the existing Retail ERP product, based on a modern AWS hosted tech stack, increasing the usability, quality and maintainability.

· Spec’ing out and developing a new ERP product on a modern AWS hosted tech stack.

· Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality features.

· Writing and maintaining automated, unit and integration tests.

· Ensuring software quality, using continuous delivery and deployment practices.

· Supporting the transition from legacy systems and mentoring peers unfamiliar with the new stack.



Tech Stack & Tools



· PHP

· Java

· Node.js & TypeScript

· GitHub for source control

· AI-powered development tooling

· Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines



Essential Criteria



· Minimum 2 years’ coding experience with at least two of PHP, Java and TypeScript.

Strong in PHP and/or Java (demonstrable capability/desire to learn languages on the job)

Experience of CI/CD development



· Solid grounding in software quality/testing

· Experience working in Agile environments.

· Familiarity with continuous deployment practices.

· Strong understanding of source control using GitHub.

· Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid team structure.

· Experience of writing and maintaining tests at all levels of the test pyramid





Why Join Us?



· Work with a modern tech stack and shape the future of retail ERP.

· Experience the full software development lifecycle, working on both a mature product and as part of the team completing a new product build.

· Join a team that values innovation, autonomy, and impact.

· Collaborate with engineers who are passionate about doing things differently.



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