Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Python)
Octopus Energy Group5 hours ago
London, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve pricing and discount mechanisms for the core product.
- Improve financial reporting accuracy and payment success rates across payment providers.
- Expand subscription charging capabilities for greater flexibility and scalability.
- Work within a small specialized team to support cross-functional product areas and deliver high-quality software.
- Support Operations with payment-related customer issues and Finance with accurate reporting systems.
- Maintain asynchronous processing systems and build robust, fault-tolerant software.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of software experience.
- Preferably experience with Django or similar Python frameworks.
- Experience monitoring and debugging applications and infrastructure.
- Experience maintaining asynchronous processing systems using AMQP and Celery.
- Ability to discuss product vision and features, propose creative solutions, and collaborate within a team.
- Knowledge of common security practices and familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment.
- Proficiency with Git.
- Experience with subscriptions, recurring payments, billing, invoicing, international pricing and tax, or KYC/KYB products and flows is desirable.
Benefits
- Flexible salary approach, with compensation discussed during the recruiter process.
- Octopus employee benefits and perks hub.
- Autonomous working environment with learning and development opportunities.
- Recruitment process usually takes up to four weeks, with flexibility where possible.
- Interview accommodations and customized interview support are available on request.
About Octopus Energy Group
Octopus Energy Group supplies retail electricity and gas, invests in renewable generation, and licenses its Kraken software platform to utilities and energy companies. Its businesses span home energy, electric‑vehicle services, flexibility management, and SaaS for energy retailers and networks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the privately held company operates across multiple countries, including the UK, with Kraken licensed by major utilities globally.