Innovation Developer Lead

Job Description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.

An opportunity to play your part – Join Centrica as an Innovation Developer Lead, where you’ll spearhead technical innovation and prototype development! Lead a talented team of Innovation Developers as you rapidly explore and validate cutting-edge technologies and solutions. In this exciting role, you’ll establish best practices for proof-of-concept projects, focusing on AI and emerging technologies, all while aligning with Centrica’s innovation strategy and architectural standards.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

What to expect -

• Lead and mentor a team of Innovation Developers.
• Establish technical standards and best practices for rapid prototyping.
• Drive the development of technical capabilities within the innovation team.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous learning.
• Create a framework for evaluating and adopting new technologies.
• Oversee the technical delivery of proof-of-concepts and minimum viable products (MVPs).
• Guide architectural decisions for innovation projects.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Balance the speed of delivery with technical quality.
• Collaborate with the Design Lead to align technical and user experience objectives.
• Evaluate and experiment with emerging technologies for potential applications.
• Define the technical approach for proof-of-concepts.
• Establish reusable technical components and patterns.
• Guide integration with existing Centrica systems.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business units to understand their technical requirements and architecture.
• Present technical solutions to senior leadership.
• Build relationships with technology vendors and partners.
• Share technical insights and learnings across the Digital Technology Services team.

What’s in it for you –

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Company car allowance.
• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
• Pension scheme.
• Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
• 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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