Principal Software Engineer (PHP) Job Description: We are currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer (PHP) to take responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining products that support Sage’s business plans and long-term objectives, using the identified architecture. As a Principal Software Engineer at Sage, you will work closely with product teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality software solutions, while providing guidance to more junior engineer to shape the technical direction of our products. *** Please note that this role is hybrid and will require you to work 3 days a week from our Cluj office. *** Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance software systems that align with current and future business needs. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to more junior engineers, fostering best practices, innovation, and a high-performing team culture. • Work with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to define requirements and deliver new features. • Ensure code and architecture meet high standards for quality, performance, security, scalability, and maintainability, following best practices. • Manage full software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to testing and deployment. Requirements • Significant experience in PHP and familiarity with Oracle or similar databases • Strong expertise in OOP, design patterns, and managing large databases. • Extensive experience in software engineering, with a focus on web applications. • Knowledge of Snowflake and experience with tools like Copilot are a plus. • Familiarity with REST APIs and version control systems, preferably Git. • Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and experience with microservices architecture. #LI-AS1 Function: Product Delivery Country: Romania Office Location: Cluj-Napoca Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.