Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Civica UK Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GovTech company in the UK is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical software systems. You will work closely with other engineers and contribute to cloud-ready products, ensuring the highest quality standards. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in software engineering, especially in .NET, and familiarity with cloud platforms. The role offers a supportive work environment with strong focus on work-life balance and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Pension Contributions – 5% employer match

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally in a disciplined environment.
• Proficient in writing maintainable code using C#.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software systems primarily focused on .NET.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Develop API-based interfaces and implement CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

C#

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Agile methodologies

Cloud platforms

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

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.

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.

Overview

Why You'll Love This Opportunity as a Senior Software Engineer at Civica

As a Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain critical software systems, primarily focused 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.
• This role would ideally suit someone with 8+ years of experience, but we are open to someone with less, working in a highly disciplined software engineering environment
• Proficiency in writing high-quality, readable, and maintainable code using C#.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), containerisation tools (e.g. Docker), and orchestration frameworks (e.g. Kubernetes).
• Experience working with relational databases, caching layers, and messaging queues.
• Proven experience of testing principles and practices; applying 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.

We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work

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 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.

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.