Senior Software Engineer (Golang & React) in London

We're Civica, a leading GovTech company delivering critical services to over 100,000,000 citizens worldwide. Over 5,000 public bodies across the globe rely on our software. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Civica, you'll shape flagship products, design and build cloud‐ready solutions, and mentor your peers. You'll collaborate across teams, follow industry best practices, and drive impact for the communities we serve.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems using Node.js, GoLang, and React.
• Build and support microservice and event‐driven architectures in a cloud‐native environment.
• Design relational data schemas, particularly for PostgreSQL, ensuring performance and scalability.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers.
• Drive technical decisions and take ownership of complex system components.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Develop API‐based interfaces that meet high standards and comply with industry regulations.
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues using log analysis and profiling tools.
• Apply system architecture principles to build solutions that meet growing traffic demands.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, builds, and deployments.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Work effectively within an Agile framework, contributing to iterative development and continuous delivery.

• Strong experience with GoLang and React.js in production environments.
• Proven ability to work with microservices and event‐driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating with external systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and automated deployment pipelines.
• Excellent problem‐solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to mentoring and team development.

• Experience with .NET, C#, ASP.NET.
• Experience with Node.js.
• Understanding of observability practices, including logging, metrics, and tracing.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Awareness of cloud security best practices, including IAM policies and secret management.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and cross‐functional team collaboration.
• Passion for continuous learning and driving technical innovation.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.
• Pension contributions – 5% employer match.
• Income protection – up to 75% salary cover for long‐term illness.
• Life assurance – 4× salary tax‐free lump sum.
• Critical illness cover – £25k lump sum (extendable to dependents).
• 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.