Solution Architect

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.  
  

About your team: 

You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.

About your role:

We’re looking for a Software Architect to lead the design and implementation of high-level software architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams—including machine learning and data scientists and external product teams—to deliver innovative solutions aligned with business objectives. This role exists to ensure the development of scalable, efficient, and integrated software systems while leading the team to uphold best practices and achieve project goals. We’re seeking an experienced and adaptable Software Architect with strong leadership abilities and expertise in collaborative, cloud-based software development, ideally in a corporate research environment. 

The team is currently primarily in Antwerp, Belgium but we are building a Windsor, Berkshire-centred team to match. This is a hybrid working position, based in Windsor, Berkshire (2 days on-site). It will be useful to be able to travel between the locations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Solution Architecture and Design 

• Design and oversee high-level software architectures aligned with business objectives. 

• Apply data engineering principles to design efficient data pipelines and storage. 

• Integrate solutions seamlessly with machine learning models and data science workflows. 

Technical Leadership and Collaboration 

• Collaborate closely with researcher engineers, data scientists, software and DevOps engineers, to ensure the quality of solutions. 

• Promote best practices within the team, including rigorous testing, code review, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) techniques, and well-maintained documentation. 

• Introduce innovative solutions using emerging technologies. 

Team Leadership and Development 

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering excellence. 

• Enhance team skills in coding practices and technical competencies. 

• Conduct performance evaluations and support career growth. 

Here's what we’re looking for:

Professional experience 

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required; a master's degree or relevant certifications (such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable. 

• Professional experience in software development, including significant experience in software architecture and team leadership. 

• Proven ability to design high-level software architectures aligned with business goals. 

Technical knowledge 

• Understanding of data architecture concepts and best practices to support our machine learning and data science activities. 

• Experience in architecting and managing scalable cloud-native solutions particularly on AWS. 

• Advanced knowledge of Python programming and relevant frameworks. 

• Bonus: Working knowledge of other languages, especially JVM-based, Go, or Rust. 

• Bonus: Familiarity with some of our other key applications, e.g. web or mobile front-end design, data persistency, IoT devices. 

Leadership and Software Management 

• Experience with testing, code review practices, code deployment, and infrastructure management. 

• Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams effectively. 

• Experience conducting performance evaluations and supporting career growth. 

• Skilled in fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment. 

Communication and Collaboration 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 

• Skilled in conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. 

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. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.  
  
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

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.

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