Backend Developer - Innovation Projects

At Octopus Energy for Business (OEB), we empower UK businesses to thrive as they journey towards decarbonisation. Combining smart green energy solutions with exceptional customer service, transparent and fair pricing, and innovative tariff structures, we aim to accelerate the business sector’s transition to net zero whilst providing low-cost energy that meets the needs of our customers. We believe that businesses small and large are the driving force of the British economy and industry, and we are dedicated to supporting their growth and success. 

Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Since our entry into the renewables market in 2010, OEGEN has achieved remarkable milestones, becoming a leading investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe, the largest investor of solar power in Europe, and recently venturing into offshore wind projects. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over £6 billion in renewable energy assets.

What you'll do

• We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about code, curious, and eager to learn. You’ll be working as part of the wider backend team that provides services for both Octopus Energy for Business and Octopus Energy Generation.

• Your initial mission will be to develop and take ownership of the service that manages our suite of innovative products for large businesses. This project will give you the chance to have a huge impact and influence how the back-end grows to meet new challenges, whilst working closely with an experienced commercial & data team. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in other innovation projects - an exciting opportunity to work like a start-up within a rapidly scaling EnTech business.

What you'll need

• The passion to create something amazing, and the mindset to learn and grow with the company
• Experience in the creation of the webservice backend for a mobile or web app using Python/Django
• A strong understanding of the Python ecosystem with 2+ years of experience.
• An ability to discuss vision and features within a team and propose creative solutions
• An ability to write robust and fault-tolerant software
• Knowledge of (or a desire to learn) GraphQL APIs is a plus
• Experience of developing financial systems is a plus
• Proficient understanding of Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? On a call with one of our recruiters, this is always something we cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! We will also ask your current salary - we want to let you know this upfront so you're comfortable talking about it on a call with us.
• Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership