Remote Back-end Developer

We believe energy should be better - for you and the environment. We’re a leading energy technology (EnTech) company, providing a better experience for our customers through transparency, honesty and simplicity. Better for the planet, through real long-term investment in renewable generation and a low CO2 future. We make energy green and flexible for consumers, with fair and transparent pricing. Octopus Energy Engineering is responsible for the sites, services, and tariffs that are used by the millions of Octopus Energy customers worldwide. From building the latest, cutting-edge time-of-use tariffs, to helping customers actually enjoy tasks like providing meter readings through our wheel of fortune - and everything in between. You’ll find a wide variety of challenges in the work we do as we help push the energy revolution forward. We are looking for a Backend Engineer II to join our Global Backend team at OE Engineering. The Global Backend team are the powerhouse behind our mission to build the future of energy tech, working on a new backend codebase to be used by all our global Octopus Energy teams. You'll help migrate and maintain the systems that power flagship features like Saving Sessions and Octoplus, as well as working cross-functionally with other teams to develop features with scalability in mind - shaping the future of low-carbon living, from heat pumps to EV chargers to solar panels. This is an opportunity to focus on ambitious, high-impact work that's driving the global shift to clean, smart energy. Python Django (or equiv. web framework) Writing robust and fault-tolerant software Postgres Plus experience in the following would be a bonus: AWS React and Redux On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We won  best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. Visit our UK perks hub -  Octopus Employee Benefits We would prefer someone who can work in our London office but will consider remote candidates. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Drop us a message at  talent@octoenergy.com and we’d love to help! Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success.