Software Engineer - Libraries

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 a Software Engineer at Civica

This role sits within Civica’s Libraries engineering team, working on Spydus, a library management platform used by libraries across Australia and globally. The work you do supports everyday systems used by communities to access books, digital content, events, and services. The focus is on building and improving practical software that needs to be reliable, well designed, and easy to work with.

As a Software Engineer, you work on clearly scoped features and enhancements, supported by engineers who enjoy collaborating and sharing what they know. You will spend your time writing quality code, understanding how the product fits together, and contributing to solutions that are secure, maintainable, and built with long-term use in mind.

The team environment is supportive and collaborative. You are encouraged to ask questions, learn as you go, and build confidence across the full software development lifecycle. You will also gain exposure to modernising a well‑established product as it continues its move into cloud and SaaS platforms, giving you solid hands‑on experience while working on software that people rely on every day.

Requirements

What you will need to be successful in this role

• Hands-on experience in a software engineering or similar technical role
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET, including REST APIs and service-based architectures
• Experience designing, building, and consuming Web APIs
• Understanding of software architecture fundamentals, design patterns, and system components
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Strong working knowledge of SQL Server and SQL scripting
• Front-end development experience using HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and jQuery
• Experience with client-side frameworks, ideally Blazor, with exposure to Angular or React
• Experience using GitHub for source control and team-based collaboration
• Understanding of security best practices and their application throughout the SDLC
• Familiarity with SaaS environments and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Exposure to automated testing practices, including TDD or tools such as Playwright or Selenium
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset

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 - 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 the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.