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About CivicaAt Civica, we develop software that underpins essential public services for citizens across the world. From local and central government to education, health and social care, more than 5,000 public sector organisations rely on our products to support services used by over 100 million people.Our goal is to be recognised as the leading GovTech organisation in every region we operate in, helping public sector teams deliver better outcomes for the communities they serve. After more than two decades of consistent growth, we are at an important stage in our journey toward that ambition.We care deeply about the work we do and the citizens who benefit from it. If you're motivated by the idea of using technology to positively impact public services, Civica offers the chance to grow your career while doing work that genuinely matters.Civica builds solutions that enable public sector organisations worldwide to operate more efficiently. Our platforms are widely adopted across government, housing, education, transport, and healthcare in the UK and internationally.Why this role matters – Senior Front End EngineerWe are looking for an experienced Senior Front End Software Engineer to join our agile engineering team.You’ll be working on a cloud-based clinical information management product designed to automate and improve document workflows in healthcare settings, ultimately helping to improve patient outcomes. Your role will focus on the front-end architecture, development, and delivery of the application.This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams across multiple countries, building maintainable and reusable components that may also support other Civica products in the future.What you’ll be responsible forDeveloping new front-end features and integrating with backend APIsUpdating and modernising existing UI functionalityApplying best practices to build secure, performant, high-quality softwareCreating reusable components for use across other Civica platformsWorking with product managers, UX/UI, and stakeholders to shape requirementsEstimating, planning, and owning deliverablesDebugging and resolving complex technical issuesWriting and maintaining technical documentationStaying current with front-end trends and suggesting improvementsSupporting and mentoring junior engineersWhat you’ll needEssentialStrong experience with React (hooks), Zustand, TypeScript, JavaScriptSolid knowledge of HTML and CSSFamiliarity with testing tools such as Vitest, Playwright, or equivalentStrong analytical and debugging abilityEffective communicator, able to collaborate across teamsExperience in Agile/Scrum environmentsUnderstanding of automated testing practicesDesirableExposure to other JS frameworks (especially Knockout.js)Tailwind CSSExperience with micro-frontend architecturesKnowledge of .NET, C#, Working with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)DevOps familiarity (CI/CD, containers, etc.)Accessibility awarenessBenefitsTime Off & Balance✔ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy 10 more)✔ Up to 3 additional days for volunteeringFinancial & Security✔ 5% employer pension contribution✔ Income protection (up to 75% salary)✔ Life assurance – 4× salary✔ £25,000 critical illness cover (extendable to dependants)Health & Wellbeing✔ Private medical insurance✔ Health cash plan for physio, therapy, etc.✔ Dental insurance✔ Employee affinity groups & communities✔ Referral bonus schemeInclusion & AccessibilityCivica is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and our hiring process is built around fairness, equity, and transparency.If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.