Job Description
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 Platform Engineer at Civica
As an Engineer in Civica’s Platform team, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our cloud-based platforms. You’ll take ownership of our cloud hosting platform—used by Engineering teams to deliver services to our customers—while also creating solutions that enhance development speed and improve the overall developer experience.
Work with both internal and external systems to ensure they are performant, reliable, secure, and scalable
Build solutions that enable developers to rapidly design, develop, and iterate on our software and services
Tackle complex technical challenges with innovative approaches
Modernise and improve legacy platforms using best-in-class methods
Act as a subject matter expert to support and guide colleagues
Drive best practices across our platform engineering community
Requirements
What you will need to be successful in this role
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services, managing cloud environments.
Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker for deploying and managing containerised applications.
Strong Linux administration skills and understanding of networking fundamentals.
Ability to build reliable, performant, and scalable systems.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools to maintain system health.
Knowledge of on-call processes and implementing secure, resilient platforms.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar.
Understanding of DevOps principles and practices to improve team productivity.
Scripting and automation to streamline processes and reduce manual work.
Programming experience in Python, Go, or another DevOps-friendly language.
Experience migrating VM-based systems to cloud-native architectures
Some Technologies that we use:
AWS & Azure platforms, Terraform, Datadog, Github, Github Actions, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Azure DevOps
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 - 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 the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, ****** orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
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 Platform Engineer at Civica
As an Engineer in Civica’s Platform team, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our cloud-based platforms. You’ll take ownership of our cloud hosting platform—used by Engineering teams to deliver services to our customers—while also creating solutions that enhance development speed and improve the overall developer experience.
Work with both internal and external systems to ensure they are performant, reliable, secure, and scalable
Build solutions that enable developers to rapidly design, develop, and iterate on our software and services
Tackle complex technical challenges with innovative approaches
Modernise and improve legacy platforms using best-in-class methods
Act as a subject matter expert to support and guide colleagues
Drive best practices across our platform engineering community
Requirements
What you will need to be successful in this role
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services, managing cloud environments.
Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker for deploying and managing containerised applications.
Strong Linux administration skills and understanding of networking fundamentals.
Ability to build reliable, performant, and scalable systems.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools to maintain system health.
Knowledge of on-call processes and implementing secure, resilient platforms.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar.
Understanding of DevOps principles and practices to improve team productivity.
Scripting and automation to streamline processes and reduce manual work.
Programming experience in Python, Go, or another DevOps-friendly language.
Experience migrating VM-based systems to cloud-native architectures
Some Technologies that we use:
AWS & Azure platforms, Terraform, Datadog, Github, Github Actions, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Azure DevOps
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 - 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 the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, ****** orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Platform Engineer - CPTO (P680) position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Victoria offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.