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

Join us as a Software Engineer and be a part of creating innovative technology that makes a meaningful difference in public services and the lives of those who rely on them.

You’ll dive into exciting new projects and enhance existing products—crafting features, writing clean, efficient code, and tackling real-world problems head-on. This is a hands-on role where your voice shapes technical decisions, you collaborate with a diverse global team, and you take full ownership of your work from concept all the way through to delivery.

What you will do:

• Analyse requirements and translate them into technical designs and task breakdowns
• Provide clear estimates and contribute to sprint planning
• Build and maintain high-quality code following SOLID principles and our Secure Software Development Lifecycle
• Write efficient unit tests and performant database queries
• Troubleshoot issues and support the team in resolving production problems
• Document your work and adhere to our ISO 9001 Quality Management System

We highly value curiosity, teamwork, and ongoing growth, fostering a workplace where you are motivated to learn, innovate, and master your skills. 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 below, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• 2+ years working with .NET Core Web API and Angular 2+
• Solid grounding in C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with SQL Server and writing performant queries
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (XUnit, NUnit, Jasmine, Jest, or similar)
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps or GitHub for source control and CI/CD
• Self-motivated with a knack for solving problems independently
• Collaborative—you work well with people across cultures and time zones
• Detail-oriented and reliable when it comes to meeting commitments

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, new and old Focus on learning- 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 comprehensive flexibility options including part-time work, adjusted hours, staggered shifts, and hybrid or remote working, supporting work–life balance based on individual needs.

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.