Senior Back End Engineer

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

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.