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
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Information Technology & Services
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