Innovation Developer

Innovation Developer at Centrica

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