Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Civica; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering essential software solutions for public services. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing and developing cloud-ready products that improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers generous benefits, including annual leave and health perks. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 10 extra days

Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering

5% employer pension match

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Bounty Bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing software systems with .NET.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain critical software systems, focusing on .NET.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex issues using log analysis and debugging.

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

Civica Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Civica Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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