Software Engineer

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our cross-functional team in Digital Technology Services (DTS) at Centrica. This core function provides engineering services across the company. Our teams are responsible for building, testing, and running their platforms in production. You will work closely with Product Owners to define roadmaps and play a key role in delivering new technology, enabling the growth of Centrica with your SaaS platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and drive engineering solutions and best practices across Centrica’s Integration platforms.

• Design, build, and manage end-to-end solutions across various platforms including AWS, Azure, and Salesforce.

• Utilize Typescript, Java, Python, and Azure, with services deployed to AWS.

• Host platforms on Serverless architectures or microservices on Kubernetes.

• Use SQL and NoSQL databases, Terraform for IaC, and Datadog for monitoring.

• Participate in innovation projects and hackathons with partners like AWS, Microsoft, and Datadog.

• Influence and define technical strategies and drive specialist areas like Security, SRE, and Quality.

What We Need from You

• Experience building Typescript/Node.js backend applications.

• Experience with Serverless and Event Driven architectures on AWS.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tools.

• Strong experience with API technologies.

• Knowledge of engineering best practices and continuous delivery.

• Passion for building quality software and delighting customers.

• Proactive in improving deployment, monitoring, alerting, and incident handling practices.

Competencies

• Willingness to continuously learn and improve.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work unsupervised.

• Approachable, passionate, and detail-oriented.

• Open-minded about using and discovering new tools and technologies.

What We Offer

• 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, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

• Flexible benefits including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance

How to Apply

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application through our careers page.

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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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