Senior AWS Connect / Lex Chat Developer

Centrica; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as an AWS Connect / Lex Chat Developer at a senior level. Your expertise in AWS services and chatbot development will shape customer engagement platforms, making a tangible impact on how millions experience energy services. With a supportive work environment and excellent benefits, this role promises growth and purpose in a pivotal industry.

Benefits

15% Employee Energy Allowance

Comprehensive pension plan

Fully funded healthcare plan

25-day holiday allowance with options to purchase more

Flexible benefits like eco-friendly car leases

Qualifications

• Deep experience in AWS Connect, Amazon Lex, and chatbot development.
• Good grasp of security scanning, code quality, and general security awareness.
• Experience as a trusted leader and mentor, shaping solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve customer engagement platforms leveraging AWS.
• Utilize front-end technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
• Leverage multiple AWS services for developing chat solutions.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Terraform

React

AWS Connect

Amazon Lex

Chatbot Development

GitHub

Datadog

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS services

LaunchDarkly

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.

An opportunity to play your part and shape conversational customer experiences – Join Centrica as a AWS Connect / Lex Chat Developer (Senior Level) and play a pivotal role in building and evolving our intelligent customer engagement platforms. We’re looking for someone with deep experience in AWS Connect, Amazon Lex, and chatbot development. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team using modern tools like Node.js, TypeScript, Terraform, and React, while integrating with key AWS services such as Lex, API Gateway, Lambda, IAM, EventBridge, Step Functions, and S3. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on how we interact with millions of customers.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day:

• You'll be recognised as an expert across a significant range of technical solutions, specifically in Node JS, TypeScript, Terraform, and React for front-end development, with optional Python skills.
• Leverage a variety of AWS services, including Lex, Chat API Gateway, Lambda, IAM, SQS, SNS, S3, EventBridge, Step Functions, and more.
• You'll be well-versed in tools like GitHub for managing repositories, pipelines, artifacts, code control, and deployments. You'll also use Datadog for observability, and have a strong understanding of security scanning, code quality, and general security awareness.
• Experience with LaunchDarkly is a plus.

About You

• You're not just technically strong; you're a trusted leader, mentor, and collaborator.
• You take the initiative to shape solutions and challenge ideas constructively.
• You help define the direction in team discussions, guiding others with your knowledge.
• Your clarity and reliability ensure successful delivery.
• You blend architectural thinking with hands-on execution.
• You write excellent code and inspire confidence, bringing clarity to the team.

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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.