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.

Centrica is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our Field Platform team. You'll build top-tier applications for our Field Engineers, driving technological innovations and maintaining high standards in software engineering.

Location: Remote working with occasional office travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Product:

Set outcomes and success measures.
Engage in user interviews and testing.
Support the Product Manager in prioritizing activities.

Delivery:

Participate in technical design sessions.
Define small iterations with the Product Manager and team.
Engage in refinement, estimation, and planning.

Engineering:

Collaborate on coding, testing, and peer reviews.
Deploy and maintain production systems.
Respond to alerts and incidents.

Essential Skills:

Front-End Development: React, React Native, JavaScript (ES6), CSS3/HTML5, Typescript
Back-End Development: C# / .NET, including .NET Core, Object-Oriented development
APIs and Web Services: Strong knowledge of APIs, web services, and unit testing
Database Management: SQL

Desirable Skills:

Cloud Services: Azure, API Management, Functions, Logic Apps
DevOps and Version Control: Azure DevOps, GitHub
Mobile Development: Experience with app development and deployment to the Apple Store, mobile development for Windows, iOS, Android
Testing and State Management: Firebase, JEST (E2E testing), Redux (THUNK & SAGA)

Why Join Centrica?

Impact: Develop cutting-edge applications for Field Engineers.
Growth: Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Culture: Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and bonus potential.
Company Car Allowance: Benefit from our company car allowance program.
Employee Energy Allowance: Receive an energy allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
Comprehensive Benefits: Pension scheme and company-funded healthcare plan.
Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
Flexible Benefits: Access to technology vouchers, an electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance.

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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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