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.
An opportunity to play your part: We’re on the hunt for a Software Engineer who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into some seriously exciting work. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team in DTS —the crew that builds, tests, and runs the platforms that keep Centrica moving. You’ll work closely with Product Owners to shape the roadmap, bring new tech to life, and help drive Centrica’s growth with smart, scalable SaaS solutions. If you love solving problems, collaborating with great people, and seeing your work make a real impact, you’ll fit right in.
Location: UK, (talk to us about flexible working)
The Day to Day:
- Build and evolve backend applications using TypeScript/Node.js, Java, and Python.
- Design and deploy scalable multi-cloud solutions across AWS, and Azure.
- Champion Serverless and Event-Driven Architectures using Kubernetes and microservices.
- Use SQL/NoSQL, Terraform, and Datadog to manage infrastructure and monitor performance.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to define roadmaps and deliver impactful enterprise-grade software products.
- Participate in hackathons and innovation projects with partners like AWS and Microsoft.
- Drive excellence in Security, SRE, and Quality Engineering.
About You:
- Have experience building Typescript/Node.js backend applications
- Have experience working on Azure Integration technologies incl. API Management, Logic Apps, and Service Bus
- Have experience building Serverless and Event Driven architectures on AWS
- Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or similar tools.
- Strong experience using API technologies
- Have knowledge of engineering best practices and continuous delivery.
- Are passionate about building quality software and delighting customers.
- Responsible for proactively improving the practices of deployment, monitoring, alerting and incident handling within the team.
What's in it for you?
- Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment!
- Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap!
- Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
- Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being.
- Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation!
- Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures!
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Experience building TypeScript/Node.js backend applications
- Experience with Azure Integration technologies including API Management, Logic Apps, and Service Bus
- Experience building Serverless and Event-Driven architectures on AWS
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates or similar)
- Strong experience using API technologies
- Knowledge of engineering best practices and continuous delivery
- Experience with Kubernetes and microservices architectures
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience using Datadog (or similar) for monitoring and performance
- Experience building backend applications in Java
- Experience building backend applications in Python
What We Do
Centrica is a leading energy services and solutions provider founded on a 200-year heritage of serving people. We are the UK’s biggest retailer of zero carbon electricity, serving around 10 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe through brands such as British Gas, supported by around 9,000 highly trained engineers and technicians. Centrica’s purpose of helping you live sustainably, simply and affordably drives our strategy and our People and Planet Plan.
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