We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.
Why you will love this opportunity as Senior Software Engineer at Civica
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will hold the exciting responsibility of developing, writing and maintaining testing code in alignment with the strategic roadmap set forth by the Product Management team. As an essential part of the Engineering Team, you will actively participate in technical discussions, engage in thorough design reviews, and take on challenging problem-solving endeavours.
You will utilize both technical and interpersonal skills to support and mentor team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, ongoing improvement, and engineering excellence.
- Develop, write, troubleshoot, and support innovative applications utilizing .Net Core, C#, and Angular.
- Contribute innovative solutions to improve performance and cost efficiency in existing applications.
- Perform code reviews, coach fellow engineers, and champion Agile and modern development practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and teams, leading technical discussions and driving better outcomes.
- Help maintain CI/CD pipelines, suggest new tools and technologies, and stay updated on industry best practices.
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What you will do to be successful in this role:
- Strong background in .Net development, including .Net Core, C#, and Angular.
- Minimum of 3 years in a relevant senior engineering role with proven expertise.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based applications.
- Proven ability to develop secure and performant software solutions.
- Familiarity with databases like MS SQL and MongoDB.
- Advocacy for Agile methodologies and collaborative teamwork.
- Clear communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
- Exposure to products for public sector clients.
- Experience in updating and modernizing legacy applications.
We really do want you to bring your whole self to work. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Why you'll love working with us
We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
We're all different - and we love this about us.
We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.
Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Flexible Work - Flexible work – we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.
Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.
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Civica is one of the UK’s largest software companies, with over 30 years of proven expertise in delivering improved outcomes for public services around the world.
