British Gas (Centrica)
Location
Windsor, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Centrica are going through an exciting period of change . We're evolving to become a truly purpose-led organization, helping millions of customers to live more sustainably, simply, and affordably. We truly believe that we have a huge role to play in helping the nation to cut carbon emissions and prepare for a net zero future, and it's a role we are immensely proud of.
An opportunity to play your part
You'll be joining a cross functional team in Digital Technology Services, a core function that provides engineering services to the rest of Centrica. Our cross functional teams are responsible for building, testing, and running their platforms in production.
As a Software Engineering Manager in the Centrica Field Operations Platform, you will be part of the team that improves how we forecast and plan colleague availability to match customer demand, sending engineers with the right skills to customers' homes efficiently. You will work alongside the 'Head of Engineering' and the 'Head of Product' on the platform strategy, roadmap, and delivery. You will be responsible for the design and non-functional requirements of the Field Operations Platform and have a significant influence on the team's technical path that matches the Centrica strategy.
Location : You can work in Windsor/home; we have people working all over the UK but also a range of office locations.
We have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees as follows:
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Car allowance
Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap
Pension scheme
Company Funded Healthcare Plan
25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days
Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance
This role will require you to
Be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing new features/enhancements that meet the business needs.
Guide the team in technical solutions, take part in design reviews, give feedback on the quality of designs
Be responsible for the entire software development life cycle in Field platform squads that aligns with the business goals.
Proactively improve the practices of deployment, monitoring, alerting and incident handling within the team.
Manage the stakeholders, including planning and coordinating communications.
Manage the engineering excellence metrics within the squads, regularly track and find ways to improve the metrics.
Coach engineers in the team in good engineering practices
What we need from you
Demonstrated track record of helping shape and deliver a technology strategy
Are a hands-on engineer with a strong expertise in at least one programming language - we hire based on engineering skills rather than a specific language, so don't worry if your experience does not match our stack
API management /Integration
Strong data management skills
Experience in providing Data solution, Patterns, high level and detailed design specifications
Competencies
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technology initiatives meet both technical and business requirements
Act as a champion for continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning and innovation
Possess excellent communication skills, conveying complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Are motivated by owning platforms and services, from inception to continuous improvement
Enjoy coaching and mentoring team members as needed in technical and functional areas
We are proud to be recognised as a disability-confident employer. Our customers come from a variety of different backgrounds, and so do we. We hire great people from all walks of life, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We will continue championing inclusivity while investing in our local communities to create a better, more sustainable world for everyone. We are incredibly proud to have been recognised by The Times for being one of the Top 50 Employers for Women.
Our people are the beating heart of our business. We are incredibly proud of our commitment to being FlexFirst. From childcare to furry friends, we listened to our people and understood that they work best when they are comfortable and have a flexible working model that suits their individual needs.
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