Sr Software Developer / Generative AI
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£54,700
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SOC 2134 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and SAS is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
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About the role
Sr Software Developer- Generative AI -Hybrid, Glasgow, UK
If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
At SAS, where you start doesn’t have to be where you end; and there is ample opportunity for internal career mobility. Whether you’re looking to grow a new skill or experience a new role, there’s no time like the present to take the next step and we’re here to support you in your journey.
About The Job
The GenAI platform team is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join a team of talented engineers working collaboratively to improve and maintain a cutting edge, innovative platform enabling SAS’s internal stakeholders to use Generative AI in a secure, high-performing, lean, and scalable manner. You will contribute to building a platform used by a diverse set of technologies and industries. You will make an impact on how customers experience our software and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products exceed their expectations.
As a Sr Software Developer, you will:
If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
At SAS, where you start doesn’t have to be where you end; and there is ample opportunity for internal career mobility. Whether you’re looking to grow a new skill or experience a new role, there’s no time like the present to take the next step and we’re here to support you in your journey.
About The Job
The GenAI platform team is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join a team of talented engineers working collaboratively to improve and maintain a cutting edge, innovative platform enabling SAS’s internal stakeholders to use Generative AI in a secure, high-performing, lean, and scalable manner. You will contribute to building a platform used by a diverse set of technologies and industries. You will make an impact on how customers experience our software and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products exceed their expectations.
As a Sr Software Developer, you will:
- Support internal teams in their employment of the platform, helping them leverage the platform to build out GenAI-fueled initiatives with a secure and testable framework
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern programming techniques and best practices.
- Actively involve other project stakeholders (e.g. managers, developers, user interface and visual designers, product managers) to ensure implementation satisfies functional requirements and is consistent with established R&D standards.
- Participate in project scoping and scheduling; track progress of individual tasks and alert stakeholders of issues blocking or preventing completion of task.
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- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence.
- 8+ years of software development experience
- Experience in developing applications using Go or an object-oriented language (preferably Python), with a focus on best practices, design patterns and performance optimization.
- Strong experience with cloud computing platforms, preferably Azure and ideally their AI services e.g. Azure Open AI.
- Knowledge of current software trends and emerging technologies: to evaluate the impact on development practices and apply relevant innovations to enhance our software development practices with an ability to self-learn.
- Containerization and orchestration experience, including creating, deploying, and managing containerized applications using tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in conducting code reviews, providing clear feedback to improve code quality, maintainability and adherence to best practices.
- Extensive experience using git and git-based repositories such as GitHub for version control, including managing repositories, branching strategies, pull requests, and collaboration workflows to enhance team productivity and code quality.
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- Adaptability: Approaches change with a positive mind-set—Treats new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; actively seeks to identify and communicate the benefits of changes; collaborates with others to implement changes.
- Collaborating: Asks for help and encourages involvement—Leverages others’ skills and gains their support by asking for their ideas, opinions, and participation when solving problems, making decisions, and carrying out plans.
- Communication: Listens actively—Seeks others’ input and attends to their communication; asks clarifying questions and summarizes what others have communicated to check own understanding; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately.
- Initiating Action: Takes independent action—Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action.
- Quality Orientation: Ensures high-quality output—Vigilantly watches over job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defects.
- Experience in using project management tools like Jira for task tracking, sprint planning, and collaboration.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sampleSOC 2134
- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Not necessarily. SAS holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.