Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy is a UK-based energy company focused on smart tariffs, renewable energy solutions, and services for customers using smart meters, solar power, and electric vehicles. Its offering combines energy supply with technology designed to help households manage consumption and costs, while its investment activity supports renewable energy generation. The company has expanded its operations internationally across Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States.

Backend Developer (Python) - Octopus Energy, London Hybrid

Build Python services, APIs, and integrations for Octopus Electroverse, a global public EV charging platform. Help scale reliable technology that supports the transition to electric transport.

Description

  • Use backend engineering to support the global transition to electric transport
  • Create and maintain essential services for end users
  • Promote fast, dependable development through observability, data analysis, and defensive programming
  • Scale products and charge point operator integrations safely across global markets
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to turn complex challenges into actionable solutions
  • Evaluate technical feasibility and recommend inventive approaches
  • Contribute to a leading, reliable, and scalable EV charging platform
  • Collaborate with the product manager and fellow squad engineers

Requirements

  • At least two years of commercial Python development experience
  • Communicate effectively, understand product goals, and suggest creative solutions collaboratively
  • Write reliable software that handles failures safely
  • Work confidently with Git and continuous integration and delivery practices
  • Understand databases and data architecture
  • Develop APIs using technologies such as REST and GraphQL
  • Experience with web frameworks such as Django is desirable
  • Experience delivering features for B2B products is desirable
  • Experience working with OCPI is desirable
  • Experience integrating third-party APIs is desirable

Benefits

  • Discuss compensation with recruiters, with flexibility based on experience
  • Access employee perks and benefits
  • Flexible arrangements are available during the interview process
  • Join an inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity

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