Senior DevOps 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:

At Hive, our mission is to make it greener.

With a little help from our friends at British Gas we’re helping customers to be waaaaay smarter with their heating and giving them control of their homes like never before. Through our range of thermostats, EV chargers, solar panels and energy-saving light bulbs, we’re here to help every home reach its eco-energy potential, from little switches that make a big difference.

An opportunity to play your part – Join Hive at Centrica as a Senior DevOps Engineer and be at the heart of the Net Zero revolution. This role places you within a dynamic team dedicated to crafting state-of-the-art IoT solutions that enable sustainable choices for over 2 million customers. Your work will not only involve advanced technology but also have a tangible impact on environmental sustainability. You'll contribute to shaping the future of energy, working on innovative projects involving solar energy, batteries, air source heat pumps, EV charging, and smart home systems. As a key player in Hive.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

• Engage in agile collaboration with a dynamic and highly skilled team to drive project success.
• Spearhead the development of support for new devices and device types, expanding the company's technological reach.
• Take charge of third-party integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity and extended functionality.
• Conduct thorough functionality reviews to enhance performance and user experience.
• Design and maintain a comprehensive suite of automated tests to guarantee system integrity and robustness.
• Oversee operational excellence by monitoring system logs and metrics, securing continuous delivery of value to customers.
• Deliver projects punctually, ensuring full functionality, optimal performance, and minimal issues.
• Craft robust, reliable, and reusable solutions that stand the test of time and use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and foster new developments, ensuring cohesive team alignment and API integration.
• Utilise object-oriented programming expertise to contribute to multi-threaded development and design pattern implementation.
• Innovate with serverless cloud solutions, building cost-effective and highly reliable services on AWS's managed serverless technologies.

About You -

• Adept at integrating front-end assets with AWS services for enhanced web performance and scalability.
• Experienced with Kotlin or Go programming languages.
• Skilled in version control systems, preferably Git.
• Knowledgeable in various test frameworks and testing methodologies.
• Agile methodology adept, with experience in agile project management.
• Capable of designing robust and scalable system architectures.
• Well-versed in Linux environments and cloud computing platforms.
• Operational expertise with a DevOps mindset, endorsing the "you build it, you run it" philosophy.
• Holds a degree in a relevant field or possesses equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5+ years of experience in a software engineering role.

What’s in it for you –

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
• Company car allowance.
• 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/hive

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.