Backend Software Engineer

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Octopus Energy Full time

About Our Mission

We're on a mission to make electric vehicle ownership as smart and as simple as possible, by building the giant, virtual charging platform of the future.

Our Team

We're a multifunctional team made up of product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused together on making Octopus the go-to name in EV charging.

Your Role

You'll be working alongside the backend team that provides services for our Electroverse ecosystem in the electric vehicle and electrification space. This is an early stage project which will give you the chance to have a huge impact and given our ambitions in the electrification space, influence how the back-end scales to meet new challenges and create a wider ecosystem.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Developing new features and improving existing ones.
  • Collaborating with the cross-functional team to deliver high-quality products.
  • Writing robust and fault-tolerant software.

Your Requirements

  • Strong understanding of the Python ecosystem with 2+ years of experience.
  • Experience in the creation of the web service backend for a mobile or web app using Python/Django.
  • Ability to discuss vision and features within a team and propose creative solutions.
  • Knowledge of (or a desire to learn) GraphQL APIs is a plus.
  • Proficient understanding of Git.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive salary of £80,000 per year, depending on your experience.
  • Unique culture where people learn, decide, and build quicker.
  • Opportunities for growth and learning.


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