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Centrica • United Kingdom

Platform Engineer (AWS, Azure)

Employment type:  Full time

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top 3 scores:
96%

Location flexibility

92%

Hours flexibility

88%

Autonomy

Job Description

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

An opportunity to play your part – As a Platform Engineer at Centrica, you'll collaborate closely with senior engineers in the platform team to transform platform and service requirements into tangible code and operational solutions. This role is pivotal in translating complex needs into practical and reliable technological frameworks that propel the company forward. You'll be at the heart of developing the infrastructure that supports Centrica's innovative services.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

  • Centrica is seeking a Platform Engineer who will be instrumental in enhancing our Big Data estate platforms. This role involves:
  • Championing industry-leading practices and methodologies to bolster the build and maintenance of our Big Data platforms.
  • Orchestrating and executing upgrades across our Data Services infrastructure, ensuring high availability and adherence to SLAs.
  • Collaborating with fellow Platform Engineers to develop resilient, scalable, and secure solutions that prioritize customer needs.
  • Engaging with diverse business stakeholders to deliver operationally sound solutions.
  • Assisting the Platform Engineering Manager in managing operational expenditure to align with financial objectives.

About you –

  • Champion operational excellence by leading the development and upkeep of Big Data platforms, ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Proactively manage and execute upgrades to Data Services infrastructure, maintaining service level agreements for Centrica's Big Data Platform.
  • Foster a collaborative environment, guiding Platform Engineers in crafting robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
  • Engage with diverse business stakeholders to deliver operationally sound solutions, prioritizing a customer-centric approach.
  • Contribute to financial stewardship by collaborating with the Platform Engineering Manager to deliver systems and products within operational expenditure budgets.
  • Bring technical expertise in Cloud platform infrastructure, specifically in Big Data environments like AWS and Azure, with at least two years of experience.
  • Utilise tools such as Terraform and Ansible for provisioning and configuration management, with a strong command of Python and Linux scripting.
  • Implement data platform solutions, leveraging continuous delivery and integration tools including Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GIT.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in *nix systems, particularly open-source Linux distributions like Ubuntu, and possess knowledge of Windows server builds and Powershell.
  • Maintain a solid grasp of cloud networking principles, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Exhibit a passion for high-quality software, with a history of contributing to open source or personal projects on Github.
  • Operate as a self-motivated individual who is approachable, transparent, and maintains a positive attitude.
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or software-related field, underpinning the technical and theoretical knowledge required for the role.
  • Have a minimum of two years' experience in SysAdmin, Operations, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering, showcasing a track record of maintaining and optimizing complex systems.

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.

At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!


PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.

Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button.

This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Open to part-time employees
Enhanced sick days
Flexible working week
Enhanced sick pay
Gym membership
Health insurance
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Dental coverage
Fertility treatment leave
Buy or sell annual leave
Optional unpaid leave
Shared parental leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Carer’s leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Cycle to work scheme
Equity packages
Life insurance
Annual pay rises
Share options
Financial coaching
Employee discounts
Volunteer days
Company car
Travel loan
Enhanced pension match/contribution

We asked employees of Centrica what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
96%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
92%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
82%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
79%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
83%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
88%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
80%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
82%
Employees feel like the company culture is brilliantly inclusive and equitable
Culture
84%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
85%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
72%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Centrica

Company employees

20,000

Gender diversity (male:female)

68:32

Office locations

Windsor, London, Cardiff, Leicester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Dublin, Stockport, Staines, Hampton, Aberdeen, Barrow, Hull

Hiring Countries

Belgium

Denmark

Ireland

Singapore

United Kingdom

Awards & Achievements

2nd – Large companies

2nd – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
3rd – Consumer Goods

3rd – Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023

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