Platform Engineer (AWS)

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 a Platform Engineer and be at the heart of our mission for a cleaner, greener future. Here, you're not just an engineer; you're an innovator, a problem-solver, and a pioneer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that powers our BG residential website platform, playing a crucial role in shaping the energy landscape. At Centrica, your work is more than a career—it's a purpose-driven journey towards making a lasting impact on tomorrow. Embrace the challenge and energise your potential with us!

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

• Develop and maintain AWS infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with software developers to optimise CI/CD pipelines and enhance the software development lifecycle.
• Manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies on AWS.
• Automate processes for code deployment, system scaling, and health monitoring.
• Ensure high availability and performance of applications, with robust disaster recovery and resilience planning.
• Utilise AWS services like EC2, S3, and Lambda for application management.
• Employ Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestration to improve resource utilisation and deployment.
• Create documentation, tutorials, and provide technical guidance to development teams.
• Contribute to a mission-driven team focused on creating a greener, fairer future.
• Join a small, agile team responsible for the BG residential website platform.

About You –

• Proficiency in cloud technologies, particularly AWS services, to design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable infrastructure.
• Expertise in containerisation and orchestration using Kubernetes, ensuring efficient deployment and operation of applications.
• Strong foundation in DevOps practices, including continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) to streamline development workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, from application software to backend infrastructure and network issues.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, integrating security into the development process to protect against vulnerabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address challenges in a technology-driven environment.
• Visualisation skills to understand and improve the platform's infrastructure, applications, and strategic aspects.
• A customer-centric approach, working collaboratively with engineering groups, software developers, SREs, and product managers.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

What’s in it for you –

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• 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.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.