Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

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.
What you will be doing:
Civica builds technologies that help citizens daily lives across Government, Housing, Transport, Education, and Healthcare. A collaborative process across different departments to bring our customer value by meeting citizen needs. Our engineering team is at the forefront of our success, and we are looking for an exceptional Senior Backend Software Engineer with expertise in Golang to join our ranks. 

 As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our scalable and secure backend infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions that meet business requirements while adhering to industry best practices. Your expertise in Go will be instrumental in driving the development of high-performance products. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Write high-quality code that is maintainable, readable, and follows best practices. 
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers. 
• Drive technical decisions and own complex system components. 
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• Provide guidance on architecture, design patterns, and coding best practices to engineers. 
• Develop large-scale backend systems using Golang, focusing on performance, reliability, and maintainability. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements and develop technical solutions that meet business needs. 
• Design and implement API-based interfaces for our products, ensuring high security standards and compliance with industry regulations. 
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and improve the overall quality of our engineering output. 
• Troubleshoot complex issues using log analysis, profiling tools, and collaborative debugging techniques. 
• Optimise system architecture to meet growing traffic demands and improve overall efficiency. 
• Take ownership of critical components or systems, including design, development, testing, and maintenance. 
• Implement continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing, build, and deployment processes. 
  

Requirements
We'd like you to have experience with:

• This job would ideally suit someone with 8+ years of experience, but we are open to someone with less, in backend software development, with a focus on Golang (or any statically typed language). 
• Proficiency in writing high-quality, readable, and maintainable code using idiomatic Golang. 
• Strong understanding of computer science concepts, data structures, and algorithms. 
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and event-driven systems. 
• Seasoned with cloud platforms, containerisation tools, and orchestration frameworks. 
• Experience working with distributed databases, caching layers, and messaging queues. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest features, libraries, and best practices; apply this knowledge to drive innovation within our engineering team. 
  

It would also be great if you have experience with:

• Proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering excellence within a team. 
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). 
• Knowledge of observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) and monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana). 
• Understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM policies and secret management. 
• Participation in open-source projects or contributions to the Golang community. 
  

Benefits
Why You'll Love Working with Us

As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

• Diversity & Inclusion: 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 help you grow and be your best. We encourage you to drive your personal development and career.
• 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 the technology and tools to support you working in our hybrid environment
  

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.