Senior FullStack Engineer (.net & React)

Description

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.

Why you will love this opportunity as Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) at Civica

As a Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) at Civica, you’ll play a key role in shaping one of our flagship products. Designing, developing, and maintaining functionality that supports our mission to improve public services. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers across Civica, following industry best practices and contributing to a culture of excellence. Your expertise in building cloud-ready solutions will help drive impactful outcomes for the communities we serve.

What you will do to be successful in this role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems using .Net and React-based frameworks.

• Build and support microservice and event-driven architectures in a cloud-native environment.

• Design relational data schemas, particularly for PostgreSQL, ensuring performance and scalability.

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, supporting their growth and development.

• Drive technical decisions and take ownership of complex system components.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver effective solutions.

• Develop API-based interfaces that meet high standards and comply with industry regulations.

• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to improve quality and consistency.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues using log analysis, profiling tools, and collaborative debugging.

• Apply system architecture principles to build solutions that meet growing traffic demands and improve efficiency.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, builds, and deployments.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices, using this knowledge to drive innovation.

• Work effectively within an Agile framework, contributing to iterative development and continuous delivery.

Requirements:
Essential skills:

• Strong experience with C# .Net and React.

• Proven ability to work with microservices and event-driven architectures.

• Solid understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.

• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating with external systems.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and automated deployment pipelines.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to mentoring and team development.

Preferred skills:

• Understanding of observability practices, including logging, metrics, and tracing.

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.

• Awareness of cloud security best practices, including IAM policies and secret management.

• Exposure to Agile methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration.

• Passion for continuous learning and driving technical innovation.

Benefits:
Time Off & Work-Life Balance

✔ 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!
✔ Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.

Financial Well-being & Security

✔ Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future.
✔ Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness.
✔ Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum.
✔ Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).

Health & Perks

✔ Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare.
✔ Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more.
✔ Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.
✔ Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities.
✔ Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.

At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.