Principal IS Engineer

Principal IS Engineer

Full-Time No working from home possible
Centrica
Responsibilities * Define and drive the technical vision, aligning engineering direction with business goals while shaping product and technology roadmaps. * Champion best engineering practices, fostering a collaborative culture and raising technical standards across teams. * Design and evolve scalable, high-performance architectures for complex, enterprise-level systems. * Mentor and guide engineers while remaining hands‑on through coding, code reviews and technical leadership. * Partner with product, design and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused outcomes. * Ensure reliability, security and continuous improvement, while translating complex technical concepts into clear business value. Must Haves * Provide clear technical leadership and guidance across architecture, design standards and implementation, acting as a trusted expert across the organisation. * Lead the design of high‑level solutions and support teams in building scalable, modern services using best‑in‑class patterns. * Act as the go‑to authority on architecture and engineering practices, setting direction while staying hands‑on where it matters. * Mentor and develop engineers, aligning long‑term technical direction with business goals and building strong, future‑ready teams. * Collaborate seamlessly across product, engineering and business teams to deliver cohesive, high‑quality solutions. * Tackle complex challenges with strong problem‑solving skills, bringing data‑driven thinking and objective reasoning to decision‑making. * Communicate with impact, translating technical detail into clear business value and influencing stakeholders at all levels. * Thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, confidently navigating ambiguity, context‑switching and driving continuous improvement. Core Competencies and Technical Skills (AI & Emerging Technology) * Designs, integrates and operates AI‑enabled solutions within enterprise environments, including prompt driven workflows, retrieval‑augmented systems and AI agents. * Applies structured evaluation, testing and monitoring practices to ensure AI outputs are reliable, secure and compliant with organisational guardrails. * Prepares and manages data used in AI workflows and takes responsibility for the responsible lifecycle of AI features from experimentation through deployment and continuous improvement. Benefits * Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment. * Added Car Allowance program to make your commute and adventures even better. * Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap. * Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind. * Elevate your health with our fully‑funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well‑being. * Recharge with a generous 25‑day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation. * Experience unparalleled work‑life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco‑friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Centrica

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Centrica Recruitment Team