Senior Test 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.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on testing, you’ll work in a cross-functional team of software engineers to ensure that we have automated methods to identify potential problems. You’ll implement and continually improve both test infrastructure and frameworks to ensure that your team has the right tools to deliver high-quality products to our users. Working with the wider testing community, you’ll help ensure that Civica’s test standards drive great customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web (including cross-browser), API, and backend systems to ensure high-quality and reliable software releases.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman, Insomnia, or K6 to validate the functional and performance aspects or services
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other colleagues on product design, testability and implementation
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the overall quality of test automation
• Analyze test results, report bugs, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Contribute to documentation and decisions on team processes and tools

Requirements:

• Experience in test automation, with a focus on developing and maintaining reliable and scalable automated test frameworks
• Strong automation testing skills using modern frameworks – Playwright experience required
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Javascript or Typescript
• Understanding of APIs architectures such as REST and gRPC, and how to test and validate API requests and responses
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with .NET (C#)
• Familiarity with containerisation tools (e.g. Docker), and orchestration frameworks (e.g. Kubernetes)
• Python or Typescript

Some technologies that we use:

• .NET (C#)
• Javascript
• Python
• Playwright (pytest)
• Postman
• Azure
• Datadog
• GitHub & GitHub Actions
• Kubernetes
• SQL Server

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.