Product Engineer (Frontend Development)

  • Job Reference: R0062559
  • Date Posted: 25 November 2024
  • Employer: Centrica
  • Location: England
  • Salary: On Application
  • Bonus/Benefits: Bonus, pension and benefits
  • Sector: Information Technology (IT)
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

At British Gas, we're not just about providing energy; we're about making life simpler and more efficient for millions of people. Central to this mission is our state-of-the-art design system: Nucleus which plays a critical role in delivering a seamless and cohesive design language across all our products and services.

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Product Engineer to join our Nucleus design system team. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with designers, developers, and the teams using the design system to create and maintain the core components, tools and guidelines to bring consistency, accessibility, and exceptional user experiences for our customers.

Location: Predominantly home-based with occasional travel to Windsor

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary and Bonus Potential

  • Employee Energy Allowance: 15% off the government price cap

  • Pension Scheme

  • Healthcare Plan: Company-funded

  • Holiday Allowance: 25 days plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

  • Flexible Benefits: Including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design System Development: Grow and refine our design system, including components, documentation, and tools

  • UI Component Creation: Develop and maintain reusable UI components that adhere to our design guidelines

  • Code Quality: Ensure code is clean, efficient, and sustainable, following industry best practices

  • Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards

  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to understand project needs and translate them into design system features

What We Need from You:

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks

  • UX/UI Principles: Strong understanding of user experience and interface design principles

  • Accessibility: Good understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

  • Web Components: Experience with technologies like Lit (preferred)

  • Design Systems: Experience in using design systems to build interfaces (nice to have)

  • Responsive Design: Knowledge of responsive web design practices

  • CI/CD: Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment processes

Competencies:

  • Problem-Solving: Creative and inventive in solving challenges

  • Communication: Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit

  • Strategic Analysis: Insightful in strategic system analysis

If you are passionate about frontend development and eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!


Our commitment to diversity

We are proud to be recognised as a disability-confident employer. Our customers come from a variety of different backgrounds, and so do we. We hire great people from all walks of life, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We will continue championing inclusivity while investing in our local communities to create a better, more sustainable world for everyone. We are incredibly proud to have been recognised by The Times for being one of the Top 50 Employers for Women.

Our people are the beating heart of our business. We are incredibly proud of our commitment to being Flex First. From childcare to furry friends, we listened to our people and understood that they work best when they are comfortable and have a flexible working model that suits their individual needs. We embrace the opportunity to give our colleagues a choice to work from anywhere whilst still ensuring they can connect and engage with their teams through office days, employee networks and virtual events.

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