Remote Senior Software Engineer - FS

Civica; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays

Volunteer days

Pension contributions

Income protection

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Dental insurance

Affinity groups

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Civica is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design, develop and implement innovative software solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet user needs and business objectives. You will mentor junior engineers, apply TDD, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices across Azure/AWS, SQL/NoSQL databases, and containerized environments.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, and implementing software at scale.
• Strong knowledge of Go, React, C#, .NET or Angular.
• Proficient in TDD and automated testing.
• Familiar with cloud technologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement innovative software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet user needs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Advocate for improvements and modern technologies.

Skills

Go

React

C#

.NET

Angular

TDD

Automated testing

Cloud

CI/CD

DevOps

Containerization

Agile/Scrum

Legacy modernization

Azure

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Tools

Azure

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Job description

be doing: Design, development and implementation of software applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions. Identify and troubleshoot software issues, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, code, and processes. Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for improvements and new technologies that could benefit the team and projects. Expert in Go, React, experience in C#, .net & Angular would be desired Proficient in Test-Driven development (TDD), automated testing frameworks and methodologies Experienced with cloud technologies

e.g. Azure, AWS In depth knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization, etc.) Expert in database design and management (SQL, NoSQL). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a knack for debugging complex issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a focus on iterative development. Experience in modernising legacy applications

Why You'll Love Working with Us

As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities. We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job

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 a Senior Software Engineer at Civica.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of innovative software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet user needs and business objectives.

What you will

satisfaction. Here’s what you can expect:

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.
• 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).
• 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.