Junior Software Engineer

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.

Why you will love this opportunity as Junior Software Engineer at Civica 

At Civica, we are seeking a Junior Software Engineer eager to join a dynamic and diverse team that is experiencing rapid growth. This exciting opportunity allows you to work with a variety of technologies and platforms, contributing to the development of innovative new products while enhancing our existing solutions.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in analyzing requirements, crafting high-quality software, and delivering dependable, secure, and scalable solutions that align with Civica’s standards and best practices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Analyse new requirements and provide impact assessments, including technical design and task breakdown
• Estimate work using story points and time-based approaches
• Produce low-level designs to meet functional requirements
• Contribute to technical discussions and solution design
• Develop and maintain high-quality, secure code in line with Civica’s Secure Software Development Lifecycle
• Apply SOLID principles in software development
• Write efficient, scalable code and optimized database queries
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation
• Adhere to Civica’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Requirements

What you will bring:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Software Engineering role
• Capable of working autonomously as well as part of a team
• Exceptional attention to detail paired with a sharp problem-solving mindset
• Ability to think laterally and deliver solutions effectively
• Demonstrated capability to adhere to deadlines and produce high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and multicultural environment
• Proven dedication to ongoing learning and development

Preferred technical Skills:

• C# with .NET Core (Web API)
• Angular (version 2 or above)
• JavaScript / jQuery, TypeScript
• HTML, CSS
• SQL Server and database design
• Web APIs / WCF / Web Services
• Front-end testing frameworks (Jasmine, Karma, Jest)
• .NET unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, MSTest)
• Azure DevOps / GitHub (Boards, Git)

We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work
There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Benefits

Why you'll love working with us 

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect: 

We're all different - and we love this about us. 

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old Focus on learning- there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best. 

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice. 

Flexible Work - we have comprehensive flexibility options including part-time work, adjusted hours, staggered shifts, and hybrid or remote working, supporting work–life balance based on individual needs.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.