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Centrica • United Kingdom

Sr Technical Architect (Network)

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 the Sr Technical Architect (Network) at Centrica, you'll be at the forefront of developing the technology strategy for essential communication systems. You will ensure that these technologies align with business goals and integrate smoothly into existing service roadmaps. Your role involves staying updated with tech trends, leading strategic programs, and fostering their adoption. You will oversee the design and documentation of Telephony & Network System Integration projects, ensuring they meet rigorous business standards. Acting as the technical authority, you will collaborate to create solid solutions from start to finish. Additionally, you will work closely with Business Units to define priorities and customise solutions, supporting change initiatives with well-architected designs. Your accountability extends to the technical design's cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and successful production implementation, positioning you as a key player in Centrica's innovative progress.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

  • Define and implement technology strategies for voice, video, data, and network applications.
  • Align technology architecture with business unit priorities and integrate into telephony and network service roadmaps.
  • Stay updated on technology trends and ensure strategic alignment across major IS community programs.
  • Deliver comprehensive design and documentation for Telephony & Network System Integration projects.
  • Serve as the technical design authority, collaborating with external and internal teams for a cohesive end-to-end solution.
  • Ensure all supplier and component designs are integrated and all touchpoints are clearly defined.

About you –

  • Expertise in defining technology strategy and architecture for Voice, Video, Data, and network applications.
  • Proficiency in aligning technology solutions with Business Unit priorities and roadmaps.
  • Up to date with technology trends and adept at integrating them into major programmes.
  • Skilled in the delivery of design and documentation for end-to-end Telephony & Network System Integration projects.
  • Authority in overall technical design within the solution/technology domain.
  • Collaborative work approach with third-party organisations and internal teams to ensure cohesive solution designs.
  • In-depth understanding of product-specific characteristics and vendor roadmaps.
  • Responsible for engaging with Business Units to shape priorities and change programmes.
  • Ability to design architectures and project designs supporting Business Unit programmes.
  • Accountability for the successful delivery of change programmes, ensuring robust technical design and smooth transition into production environments

What’s in it for you –

  • Competitive salary and bonus potential.
  • Company Car Allowance
  • 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.

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 the Sr Technical Architect (Network) at Centrica, you'll be at the forefront of developing the technology strategy for essential communication systems. You will ensure that these technologies align with business goals and integrate smoothly into existing service roadmaps. Your role involves staying updated with tech trends, leading strategic programs, and fostering their adoption. You will oversee the design and documentation of Telephony & Network System Integration projects, ensuring they meet rigorous business standards. Acting as the technical authority, you will collaborate to create solid solutions from start to finish. Additionally, you will work closely with Business Units to define priorities and customise solutions, supporting change initiatives with well-architected designs. Your accountability extends to the technical design's cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and successful production implementation, positioning you as a key player in Centrica's innovative progress.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

  • Define and implement technology strategies for voice, video, data, and network applications.
  • Align technology architecture with business unit priorities and integrate into telephony and network service roadmaps.
  • Stay updated on technology trends and ensure strategic alignment across major IS community programs.
  • Deliver comprehensive design and documentation for Telephony & Network System Integration projects.
  • Serve as the technical design authority, collaborating with external and internal teams for a cohesive end-to-end solution.
  • Ensure all supplier and component designs are integrated and all touchpoints are clearly defined.

About you –

  • Expertise in defining technology strategy and architecture for Voice, Video, Data, and network applications.
  • Proficiency in aligning technology solutions with Business Unit priorities and roadmaps.
  • Up to date with technology trends and adept at integrating them into major programmes.
  • Skilled in the delivery of design and documentation for end-to-end Telephony & Network System Integration projects.
  • Authority in overall technical design within the solution/technology domain.
  • Collaborative work approach with third-party organisations and internal teams to ensure cohesive solution designs.
  • In-depth understanding of product-specific characteristics and vendor roadmaps.
  • Responsible for engaging with Business Units to shape priorities and change programmes.
  • Ability to design architectures and project designs supporting Business Unit programmes.
  • Accountability for the successful delivery of change programmes, ensuring robust technical design and smooth transition into production environments

What’s in it for you –

  • Competitive salary and bonus potential.
  • Company Car Allowance
  • 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

Currently Hiring Countries

Belgium

Denmark

Germany

Ireland

United Kingdom

Office Locations

Awards & Achievements

2nd – Large companies

2nd – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
3rd – Consumer Goods

3rd – Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023