Software Engineer

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 Software Engineer at Civica

As a Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing, writing, and maintaining testing code in line with the exciting roadmap set by our Product Management team. You'll be an essential part of the Engineering Team, participating in lively technical discussions, contributing to in-depth design reviews, and tackling interesting problem-solving challenges.

As a part of our dynamic engineering team, you will:

• Analyze new requirements and perform detailed impact analysis, contributing to technical design and task breakdown.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment across Dev, Test, and Production environments.
• Write clean, maintainable code and develop new features in line with business needs.
• Clearly communicate technical aspects that impact requirement delivery and product functionality.
• Participate in iterative development with openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Provide third-line application support, including bug fixes aligned with agreed SLAs.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve technical issues in collaboration with the Engineering Manager.
• Review code, mentor peers, and advocate for Agile principles and modern development best practices.
• Perform thorough unit testing and ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Maintain proper code documentation, version control, and commenting for future-proof development.

Requirements

Your keys to thriving in this position:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is essential.
• A solid foundation in .Net development, encompassing .Net Core, C#, and Angular.
• A self-driven professional who excels independently and as a vital team player.
• The ability to navigate both detailed tasks and high-level concepts.
• A passion for Agile methodologies and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Practical experience with cloud-based applications.
• A proven track record in crafting secure and high-performing software solutions.
• A history of meeting deadlines with exceptional quality.

Skills We're Looking For:

• Experience with .NET and .NET Framework using C# - 3+ years
• Experience with .NET Web API - 3+ years
• Proficiency in Databases (SQL Server) - 3+ years
• Skilled in Javascript / Typescript - 3+ years
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (VueJs preferred) - 3+ years
• Unit Testing experience (XUnit/NUnit/MSTest) - 2+ years
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes - 1+ year
• Experience with Azure DevOps – Pipelines, Artifacts, Repos - 1+ year
• Familiarity with Azure services (AppInsights, Storage, KeyVault, etc.) - 1+ year
• Experience in E2E Testing (Playwright preferred) - 1+ year
• Proficient with ORM technologies (Entity Framework/Dapper/NHibernate/ADO.Net) - 1+ year

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 - 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.