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 Software Engineer at Civica

We are seeking a creative and self-driven Software Engineer to become part of our diverse and collaborative team. This exciting role offers the chance to contribute to the creation of innovative solutions while also maintaining and improving existing systems.

In this position, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality software by engaging in the entire development lifecycle—participating in new projects, enhancing current applications, and addressing technical issues.

What you’ll be doing:

• Analyse new requirements and provide impact assessments, including technical design and task breakdown
• Estimate work using both story points and time-based approaches
• Produce low-level designs to support functional requirements
• Actively contribute to technical discussions and solution design
• Develop, maintain, and enhance high-quality, scalable code
• Apply SOLID principles and secure coding practices aligned with our Secure Software Development Lifecycle
• Write efficient unit tests and ensure code reliability
• Build high-performing applications and optimized database queries
• Perform unit testing and support integration activities
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and support issues
• Ensure compliance with Civica’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Requirements

What you will bring:

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong communication skills with fluency in spoken English
• Proactive, self-driven, and detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with lateral thinking ability
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes
• An ongoing commitment to learning

Mandatory technical Skills:

• C# with .NET Core (Web API)
• Angular (version 2 or above)
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• HTML, CSS
• SQL Server and database development

Nice to Have

• Web API / 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.