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'll love this role as Software Test Engineer at Civica
As a Software Test Engineer, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain automated testing solutions that help identify issues early and ensure high-quality software delivery. You’ll take ownership of designing and developing test frameworks and infrastructure to support reliable testing across web applications, APIs, and backend systems.
Your responsibilities include implementing automated tests, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and conducting functional and performance testing using tools like Postman, Insomnia, or K6. You’ll work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to improve testability, product quality, and implementation strategies.
You’ll participate in code reviews, analyse test results, report bugs, and help resolve issues efficiently. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes and applying best practices.
This role plays a key part in supporting Civica’s commitment to delivering dependable, user-focused software through robust testing standards and automation.
Requirements
What you will need to be successful in this role
- Proven experience in test automation, with a focus on building and maintaining scalable frameworks using Playwright
- Proficiency in TypeScript
- Strong understanding of API architectures (REST and gRPC), with hands-on experience in validating API requests and responses
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into development workflows
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Knowledge of .NET (C#) is a plus
- Understanding of containerisation tools like Docker and orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes
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.
