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.
Why you will love this opportunity as a Frontend Staff Engineer at Civica
As our first Staff Engineer focused on front-end technologies, you will play a foundational role in shaping how front-end engineering operates across the business. Working across multiple teams, you will define our technical and organisational approach to building modular, accessible, and modern UI experiences—primarily using React.
You will also drive the evolution of Firefly Civica’s design system. Firefly is a critical component of our product strategy, powering product teams across the organisation and enabling them to create accessible, consistent, and engaging multi-platform user experiences.
This role is a unique opportunity to establish the front-end engineering function in a greenfield environment. You will be instrumental in forming the standards, practices, frameworks, and community needed to build for scale and longevity.
Key responsibilities
- Define and evolve front-end engineering practices, tooling, and shared frameworks (with React at the core).
- Lead the development of Firefly – Civica's Design System, that serves as the foundation for our unified platform.
- Collaborate across multiple teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality front-end experience.
- Partner with UX, accessibility, and product teams to establish inclusive and effective ways of working.
- Act as a mentor and trusted collaborator to front-end engineers across the organisation.
- Contribute to long-term technical direction, with a focus on modularity, reusability, and accessibility.
- Facilitate cross-team learning, knowledge sharing, and healthy architectural alignment.
- Navigate ambiguity and help co-create the organisation’s path toward consolidated delivery.
Requirements:
- Deep technical expertise and application: Demonstrated capability in front-end engineering (React, modern JS/TS tooling, accessibility, visual testing, performance), with the ability to apply this across complex systems.
- Problem-solving & ambiguity navigation: Thoughtful and creative in finding practical paths through undefined or legacy contexts.
- Influence & collaboration: Operates as horizontal glue—able to build trust across teams, foster shared understanding, and coach others without direct authority.
- System and organisational thinking: Understands how technology decisions shape team dynamics, user experience, and business outcomes. Familiar with platform or enabling team models.
- Design System Expertise: Proven experience with design system initiatives, desirable experience with design tokens and documentation tools e.g. Figma, Supernova, Zeroheight.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks and component architecture in React, Angular or Flutter.
- Experience with accessibility (WCAG), visual regression testing, and modern CI/CD workflows.
- Awareness of Team Topologies or similar org design models.
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.
