Senior Software Developer (React Native)

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: 

At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it.   

We’ve been powering the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon-footprint.

An opportunity to play your part: We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled React Native Developer to help us build top-tier mobile applications that make energy smarter and simpler for our customers. If you love crafting clean, efficient code and thrive in a collaborative environment, you’ll fit right in.

In this role, you’ll be working hands-on with React Native, Context, and JavaScript—bringing ideas to life and turning complex challenges into elegant solutions. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and a bit of fun along the way. Every day brings something new, and your contributions will directly impact how people interact with energy in their homes.

Location: UK, (talk to us about flexible working)

The Day to Day:

• Developing and maintaining mobile applications using React Native that our customers love to use.
• Collaborating with designers, product managers, and backend developers to bring new features to life.
• Writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code that’s built to last.
• Thriving in an agile setup with a dynamic team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Reviewing and enhancing existing functionality to keep things running smoothly and efficiently.
• Creating and maintaining automated tests to ensure our apps are robust and reliable.

And because you're a senior in the game, you'll also:

• Take a proactive role in new projects and exploratory work, helping shape the future of our mobile experience.
• Champion code quality by supporting the use of guidelines and testing frameworks across the team.
• Mentor junior developers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow.

About You:

• Solid hands-on experience with React Native—building beautiful, functional mobile apps is your thing.
• A strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines to keep deployments smooth and efficient.
• Familiarity with modern test frameworks to ensure your code is as reliable as it is elegant.
• Comfort working in agile environments where collaboration and adaptability are key.
• A knack for designing robust, scalable systems that can handle real-world demands.
• Experience with React Query, Maestro, TypeScript, and JavaScript—your toolkit is sharp and up-to-date.
• Working knowledge of AWS services like Lambda, AppSync, GraphQL, and other cloud-native tools that power scalable solutions.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment!
• 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!

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/britishgas 

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.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.