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.

Join Centrica as a Principal Software Engineer

Are you ready to drive technological innovations and maintain high standards in software engineering? Centrica is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Field Platform team, focusing on building top-tier applications for our 6,000 Field Engineers. This role is crucial for coaching and mentoring peers, supporting technical assessments during recruitment, and ensuring high standards for senior and leadership hires.

Location: Remote working with occasional office travel.

Key Responsibilities:

People Management: Coach and mentor peers, support technical assessments, and ensure high standards for senior hires.
Strategy & Collaboration: Maintain awareness of business strategy, collaborate with product and engineering leaders, and influence product strategy.
Delivery: Guide teams on delivery practices, unblock issues, and advocate for XP practices. Monitor delivery metrics and support process improvements.
Engineering: Define technical strategy, design complex systems, review technical designs, and support serious incidents. Promote engineering practices and principles, and identify opportunities for re-use.
Community Engagement: Lead engineering communities, share knowledge, and stay engaged with industry trends.

What We’re Looking For:

Front-End Development: Proficiency in React, React Native, JavaScript (ES6), CSS3/HTML5, and Typescript.
Back-End Development: Experience with C# / .NET, including .NET Core, and Object-Oriented development.
API and Web Services: Strong knowledge of APIs, web services, and unit testing.
Cloud and Mobile Development: Expertise in Azure (API Management, Functions, Logic Apps), SQL, and mobile development for Windows, iOS, and Android.
Additional Tools: Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, app development and deployment to the Apple Store, Firebase, JEST (E2E testing), and Redux (THUNK & SAGA).

Why Apply?

Competitive Salary: Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment.
Car Allowance: Benefit from our added Car Allowance program to make your commute and adventures even better.
Employee Energy Allowance: Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap.
Comprehensive Pension Plan: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
Healthcare Plan: Elevate your health with our fully funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being.
Holiday Allowance: Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation.
Flexible Benefits: 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.

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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.

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.

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