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.
As a Platform Engineering Manager at Civica, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers that design, build and maintain Civica’s cloud-based platforms. You will ensure that the team has the people, processes and tools to excel at delivering services for our customers. You’ll be involved in the technical detail, helping the team to find solutions to technical problems. You’ll co-ordinate activities with stakeholders and other teams, proactively remove blockers, and help plan work, making sure that the team delivers impact for the citizens that we serve. If you enjoy challenging, multi-faceted roles that allow you to excel in technical contribution as well as people and project management, this role would be a good fit.
What you will be doing
- Working with the team to deliver systems that are performant, reliable, secure, and scalable
- Facilitating fast and effective communication within your team and with other teams
- Thinking strategically, proposing team roadmaps that feed into larger organisational roadmaps
- Delivering high-quality, high-impact results
- Growing individuals and improving team performance
- Establishing psychological safety and trust within your team and with other teams
- Building relationships with colleagues across Civica
You will be an experienced Platform Engineering Manager who possess the following skills:
- Managing one or more platform teams in a fast-paced environment
- Working with stakeholders to set and manage priorities
- Agile methodologies
- DevOps concepts and practices
- Designing, building and maintaining cloud platforms
It would also be great if you have experience with:
- Implementing an internal developer platform
- Software development or managing software development teams
Some technologies that we use:
- AWS & Azure platforms
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Kubernetes & Operator pattern
- Datadog
- Github
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:
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.
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