Junior Software Engineer

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 Junior Software Engineer at Civica

Are you an innovative and motivated Software Engineer with extensive experience in multiple technologies and platforms? Civica is eager to invite a dedicated professional like yourself to join our diverse and multicultural software team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in initiating new projects, maintaining and improving our existing codebase, as well as diagnosing, resolving, and testing issues in our current software applications.

What you will do:

• Analyse new requirements and provide impact analysis addressing technical design and identifying individual tasks.
• Provide estimates for tasks undertaken both in story points and time.
• Complete low-level design to create functionality to meet requirements.
• Conform to Civica’s Secure Software Development Lifecycle implementing security best practice.
• Develop and maintain code to a high standard.
• Develop software by using SOLID principles.
• Write efficient unit tests against the code.
• Write documentation as required.
• Comply with Civica’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve support issues.

Requirements

What you will need to be successful in this role:

We highly value curiosity, teamwork, and ongoing growth, fostering a workplace where you are motivated to learn, innovate, and master your skills. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list below, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

• Must have minimum 1 years of relevant experience as Software Engineer role.
• Capability to participate actively in meetings and discussions.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Capability to apply lateral thinking to effectively resolve problems.
• Capable of reliably meeting deadlines with confidence and efficiency.
• Capability to collaborate effectively with team members from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Proven history of consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

Preferred skills

• C#.Net Core Web API
• Angular 15+ or above
• JavaScript / jQuery, TypeScript
• HTML, CSS
• Database (SQL Server) and Entity Framework
• Web API/ WCF/ Web Services
• Front-end Unit Testing framework (Jasmine/ Karma/ Jest)
• Unit Testing with .Net (XUnit/ NUnit/ MSTest)
• Playwright
• Azure DevOps,Github (Boards, Git)

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, new and old Focus on learning- 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 comprehensive flexibility options including part-time work, adjusted hours, staggered shifts, and hybrid or remote working, supporting work–life balance based on individual needs.

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.