Senior Full Stack Engineer

At Civica, we design and deliver software that powers essential public services worldwide. From local authorities to healthcare, education, and beyond, more than 5,000 organisations globally rely on our products to help deliver critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our mission is to be the leading GovTech provider in every region we serve — supporting public servants and citizens alike. With over two decades of continuous growth, this is an exciting time to join us as we accelerate toward that goal.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role – Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Civica, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping one of our core products — designing, building, and maintaining solutions that improve the delivery of public services. You’ll work collaboratively with talented engineers across Civica, follow modern development practices, and bring innovative, cloud-ready technology to life. Your work will directly impact millions of people who rely on the services our software supports.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software using Node.js, GoLang, and React frameworks
• Build and support microservices and event-driven systems in a cloud-first environment
• Design and optimise PostgreSQL data schemas for performance and scalability
• Provide technical mentorship, guiding and supporting engineers in their professional growth
• Take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive architectural decisions
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Develop API-based integrations that adhere to security and regulatory standards
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices for quality and maintainability
• Troubleshoot complex issues using logging, profiling, and collaborative debugging tools
• Apply strong system architecture principles to ensure scalability and efficiency
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for testing, builds, and deployments
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas into our engineering culture
• Contribute actively to our Agile development process, supporting continuous delivery and improvement

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with Node.js, GoLang, and React.js in production systems
• Strong understanding of microservice and event-driven architecture
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design
• Proficiency in RESTful API development and third-party integrations
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP beneficial)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills
• Strong communicator with a collaborative and mentoring mindset

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing)
• Experience using Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring
• Understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, and secret management
• Exposure to Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and driving technical innovation

What We Offer

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy up to 10 more)
• Up to 3 additional volunteering days each year

Financial Security

• Pension contributions with 5% employer match
• Income protection covering up to 75% salary for long-term illness
• Life assurance (4x salary) and critical illness cover (£25,000 lump sum, extendable to dependents)

Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Dental cover for routine and emergency care
• Employee affinity groups and wellbeing communities
• Referral bonuses through our Bounty Bonus scheme

Inclusion and Diversity

At Civica, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered. We know diverse teams drive better outcomes, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and ensure fairness throughout every step of our hiring process. If you need any adjustments to participate, please let us know — we’re happy to help.