Software Engineer

Centrica plc; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market salary

Energy Allowance (15%)

Pension

Company healthcare

25 days holiday + option to buy 5 more

Job summary

Centrica plc is seeking a Software Engineer to join our DTS team in the UK. You will build and operate enterprise-grade software, collaborating with Product Owners to shape roadmaps and deliver scalable SaaS solutions across AWS and Azure.

We value hands-on problem solving, teamwork, and delivering impact. The role offers flexible working options and a strong overall rewards package including a market salary and energy allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience building TS/Node.js backend applications.
• Experience with Azure integration technologies e.g., API Management.
• Experience with Serverless and event-driven architectures on AWS.
• IaC using Terraform or similar tools.
• Strong API skills and focus on quality software.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve backend apps using TS/Node.js, Java, and Python.
• Design scalable multi-cloud solutions on AWS/Azure and drive quality engineering.

Skills

TypeScript/Node.js

Azure

AWS

Serverless

APIs

Terraform

Tools

Kubernetes

Datadog

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: 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.

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're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it.

We're made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica.

We're energisers.

Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we're not just part of the energy transition, we're leading it.

Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we're bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why.

We're looking for people to add to our culture - not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong.

Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That's why we have the UK's best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing.

Of course, we love having fun too. We're a people place after all.