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.
- Analyse new requirements and provide impact analysis addressing technical design and identifying individual tasks
- Architect, design and implement solutions for requirements
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines and Continuous integration & delivery of the application to Dev/Test/PROD environments
- Design and coding of new facilities
- Communication of technical details that impact fulfilment of requirements
- Iterative development of software with responsiveness to constructive feedback
- Provide 3rd line application support against agreed service levels including the implementation of bug fixes
- Develop and maintain code to a high standard within IT development and maintenance projects
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve support issues as they arise and as directed by the CIVICA Engineering Manager
- Perform code reviews, coach fellow engineers, and champion Agile and modern development practices
- Perform unit testing of work
Requirements
What you will do to be successful in this role
- Bring proven experience in software engineering or application development, ideally within complex or enterprise environments.
- Demonstrate a strong background in full stack development, with hands-on expertise across both front-end and back-end technologies.
- Possess deep knowledge of .NET development (including .NET Core and C#) and strong experience in React as a core front-end framework (must have).
- Be a self-motivated professional who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.
- Apply your ability to operate effectively at both conceptual and detailed technical levels.
- Champion Agile practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Leverage hands-on experience with cloud-based applications, ideally in Microsoft Azure.
- Deliver quality outcomes on time, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Skills Required
- Full Stack Development: proven experience across both front-end and back-end engineering.
- .NET and .NET Framework (C#): building enterprise-grade applications.
- .NET Web API: designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs.
- Databases (SQL Server): data modelling, querying, and performance optimisation.
- React: developing responsive, maintainable front-end applications.
- JavaScript / TypeScript: strong proficiency in modern front-end development.
- Unit Testing: hands-on experience with xUnit, NUnit, or MSTest frameworks.
- Containerisation & Orchestration: familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Cloud & DevOps: experience with Azure services (App Insights, Key Vault, Storage) and Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Artifacts, Repos).
- ORM frameworks: working knowledge of Entity Framework, Dapper, or Hibernate.
Benefits
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 - 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. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
