Remote Senior Software Engineer (Tech for

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions 5% employer

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Volunteer/Refer a friend program

Job summary

Civica is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products supporting citizens and public services.

The role emphasizes Go, React, C#, .NET and Angular expertise, strong TDD and DevOps practices, and collaboration across Agile teams in a public-sector context. This position is based in the UK and offers career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expert in Go and React; experience in C#, .NET and Angular is desirable.
• Proficient in TDD and automated testing frameworks and methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization).
• Expert in database design and management (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and implementation of software applications with focus on scalability, performance and security.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices, maintainability and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers and other stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot software issues and implement timely solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for design, code and processes.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and advocate improvements for the team.

Skills

Go

React

C#

.NET

Angular

TDD

Azure

AWS

DevOps

CI/CD

Containerization

SQL

NoSQL

Agile/Scrum

Tools

CI/CD tools

Testing frameworks

Job 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. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.

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. 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.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• 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.
• 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 Azure, AWS
• In depth knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization, etc.)
• Expert in database design and management (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a focus on iterative development.

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).
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.