Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Civica

Bristol

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Days of Difference

Affinity Groups

Bounty Bonus

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Backend Software Engineer, where you will design and maintain critical software systems that enhance public services. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of citizens globally. You will collaborate with talented engineers, drive technical decisions, and implement best practices in software development. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about using technology to make a difference in public services.

Qualifications

Experience in designing and developing .NET applications.
Technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain critical software systems.
Collaborate with product managers and engineers for technical solutions.

Skills

.NET

API Development

Cloud Computing

CI/CD

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

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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.

Requirements

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining functionality of one of our flagship products. You will work closely with other Engineers across Civica, adhering to industry best practices. Your expertise in building cloud-ready products will be instrumental in driving successful outcomes.

Design, develop, test, and maintain critical software systems, primarily focussed on .NET.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.
Drive technical decisions and own complex system components.
Collaborate with technical product managers, designers, and other engineers to identify system requirements and develop technical solutions.
Develop API-based interfaces for our products, ensuring high quality standards and compliance with industry regulations.
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and improve the overall quality of our engineering output.
Troubleshoot complex issues using log analysis, profiling tools, and collaborative debugging techniques.
Understand system architecture principles and ability build accordingly to meet growing traffic demands and improve overall efficiency.
Implement continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing, build, and deployment processes.
Stay up to date with the latest features, libraries, and best practices; apply this knowledge to drive innovation within our engineering team.

Nice to Have

Experience of monolithic legacy applications and microservices
Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Knowledge of observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) and monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana).
Understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM policies and secret management.

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.

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