Senior Software Engineer - CPS
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 3, 2026. Civica scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 realize that aspiration.
Why you will love this opportunity as Senior CPS Engineer at Civica
Civica Election Services are seeking a creative and self-motivated Senior Software Engineer (SSE) with good exposure to multiple technologies and platforms & who is keen to join a growing software company. This SSE will be primarily responsible for working on our Civica Polling Station (CPS) application.
The successful candidate will be part of a team who are developing new and innovative public cloud products as well being responsible for maintaining the existing and established Election related software, investigating, fixing and testing existing software problems.
Requirements
- Analyse new requirements and provide impact analysis addressing technical design and identifying individual tasks
- Architect, design and implement solutions to meet the requirements.
- Design and coding of new functionality
- Communication of technical details that impact fulfilment of requirements.
- Iterative development of software with responsiveness to constructive feedback.
- Provide 3rd line application support against agreed service levels including the implementation of bug fixes
- Develop and maintain code to a high standard within IT development and maintenance projects.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve support issues as they arise and as directed by the Development Lead and/or Technical architect.
- Code reviews of the work of peers in the group.
- Perform unit testing of work.
- Write documentation and comment code as required.
- Ensure code is properly version-controlled.
- Comply with corporate test processes and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff
- Ability to travel to London on request (once a month minimum)
- Accountable for the quality of your software
- Code reviews of peers software
Requirements
- Proactive personality and able to work autonomously
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Good team player.
- The ability to work to agreed deadlines
- Ability to work at detailed and abstract levels
- Ability to guide junior team members.
- Self-learner
- Track record of delivering commitments on time and quality
- Effective and security focussed use of AI Coding Agents
- Must have minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
- .Net Core using C#
- ASP.Net MVC using C#.Net
- JavaScript / jQuery / TypeScript / AJAX
- HTML, CSS
- Database (SQL Server)
- Client-side JS Framework (React)
- Web API / WCF / Web Services
- Unit Testing Framework (XUnit/ NUnit/ MSTest)
This role will require you to be on site in our London office once a month.
We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work
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 above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
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:
Benefits
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays - plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!
Days of Difference - Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.
Financial Well-being & Security
Pension Contributions - 5% employer match to support your future.
Income Protection - Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness.
Life Assurance - 4x salary tax-free lump sum.
Critical Illness Cover - £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).
Health & Perks
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.