Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd)
Octopus Energy Group3 hours ago
Remote, United Kingdom or London, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and build robust APIs integrating internal and third-party services to automate core business processes.
- Architect and evolve performant, scalable backend systems and data models.
- Design well-structured schemas across multiple relational and NoSQL data sources.
- Contribute to frontend applications and customer experiences when needed.
- Own features from inception through delivery and maintain high-quality, maintainable code.
- Collaborate across disciplines, share knowledge, support teammates, and provide mentorship.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in Python and strong software engineering fundamentals.
- Proven experience designing and building APIs, ideally with GraphQL.
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases.
- A track record of building robust, scalable, and maintainable systems.
- Proven experience collaborating within teams and across disciplines.
- Experience using AI technology and tooling to augment development.
- Experience taking ownership of features from inception through delivery.
- Preferred qualifications include strong React, TypeScript, and Next.js experience, event-driven systems experience, and production experience with AI technology and tooling.
Benefits
- Autonomous, fast-moving work within a cross-functional team at Octopus Energy Group.
- Employee perks are available through the Octopus Employee Benefits perks hub.
- Dog-friendly offices with accommodations and precautions for people with allergies.
- Flexible interview accommodations are available, and applicants may use AI tools to prepare.
- The company offers an inclusive equal-opportunity work environment.
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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.