Platform Engineer (AWS, Azure)

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!

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