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An opportunity to play your part

Join Centrica's Innovation Team as an Innovation Developer. You'll transform visionary ideas into tangible prototypes and proof of concepts (POCs), using cutting-edge technologies to address key customer and business challenges. Your role will bridge the gap between theoretical innovation and practical application, supporting Centrica's renewable energy and smart technology initiatives.

Location: Hybrid (home-based with occasional office travel)

Key Responsibilities:

POC Development & Prototyping: Build scalable prototypes and POCs aligned with our sustainable energy goals.

Technical Innovation: Use AI, drones, and robotics to solve complex problems.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with Innovation Designers and team members to align technical development with business objectives.

Agile Methodology: Use agile practices to produce high-quality code and facilitate iterative feedback.

Cloud and DevOps Basics: Enhance collaboration and streamline development using cloud platforms and DevOps practices.

Design Skills Application: Contribute to user interface and experience aspects of prototypes.

Knowledge Sharing: Mentor team members and foster a learning environment.

Stakeholder Interaction: Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and validate innovations.

Skills and Knowledge:

Development: Experience with JS, CSS, React, Python, Unity/Unreal, AWS or Azure platforms preferable

POC Development: Proven track record of developing prototypes and POCs.

Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills with various languages and frameworks.

Emerging Technology Experience: Hands-on experience with AI, drones, or robotics.

Cloud and DevOps Understanding: Basic knowledge of cloud services and DevOps principles.

Design Capability: Skills in developing user-friendly interfaces.

Agile Expertise: Proficiency with agile development methodologies.

Innovation Background: Experience in innovation or product teams, with exposure to large organisations and startups (nice to have)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team driving the UK's energy transformation. Your contributions will support sustainable energy solutions and deliver impactful projects.

Benefits:

We have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees as follows:

Competitive salary and bonus potential

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

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