Job Specifications
At Civica, we create software that powers essential public services and makes a real difference in people’s lives. From local councils to healthcare providers, schools, and state governments, more than 5,000 organisations across the world depend on our solutions to serve over 100 million citizens every day.
Our vision is to be the leading GovTech innovator in every market we operate in — empowering those who serve their communities through technology. With over 21 years of consistent growth and success, this is an exciting time to join us as we continue to scale our impact globally.
Why You’ll Love This Role – Senior Backend Software Engineer
At Civica, you’ll work on meaningful technology that underpins critical public services. As a Senior Backend Engineer specialising in Go (Golang), you’ll help design and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that directly impact how citizens and organisations interact with essential services.
You’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, learning, and excellence — where your technical expertise and mentorship can make a lasting difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
Design, build, and maintain large-scale backend systems using Golang
Take ownership of complex technical components and drive architectural decisions
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver performant and secure systems
Mentor engineers and champion engineering best practices in design and coding
Develop and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures
Implement CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery
Troubleshoot production issues using modern observability and monitoring tools
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
Extensive experience in backend software development with strong Go (Golang) expertise
Excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, containers, and orchestration tools
Knowledge of distributed systems, caching strategies, and messaging queues
A collaborative approach and passion for mentorship and technical leadership
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban preferred)
Desirable Skills
Familiarity with observability and monitoring practices (logging, metrics, tracing)
Experience using Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring tools
Understanding of cloud security principles, IAM configuration, and secret management
Why Work With Civica
At Civica, we’re driven by purpose — using technology to improve outcomes for citizens and the public sector. If you want your engineering skills to create real impact while growing your career, you’ll find that opportunity here.
We believe that happy, supported people build the best software. Here’s what you can expect:
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 additional days
Up to 3 Days of Difference each year for volunteering and community contribution
Financial Wellbeing
5% employer pension match to help secure your future
Income protection providing up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness
Life assurance worth 4x your annual salary
Critical illness cover (£25,000 lump sum, extendable to dependents)
Health & Benefits
Private medical insurance for fast access to care
Health cash plan for everyday treatments like physiotherapy and therapy sessions
Dental insurance for routine and emergency care
Affinity groups and employee-led communities
Referral bonuses through our Bounty Bonus programme
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a mix of perspectives drives innovation and better results — and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know, we’re here to help.
About the Company
We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government to central [federal] 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 ...
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