Backend Engineer II
About The Position
Octopus is a tech-powered energy company focused on addressing climate change through technology while delivering exceptional service. We are transforming the energy industry by making it approachable, affordable, easy-to-understand, and 100% renewable. Octopus Energy Engineering is responsible for the platforms, services, and tariffs used by millions of customers globally. This includes developing innovative time-of-use tariffs and enhancing customer interactions, such as through gamified meter readings. The work involves a wide array of challenges as we drive the energy revolution forward. Our teams are multidisciplinary and collaborate internationally, bringing together the right people to build groundbreaking solutions. We are seeking a Backend Engineer II to join our global backend team at OE Engineering in the US. We foster an open, agile culture with flat hierarchies that encourages innovation, flexibility, and creativity. We value authenticity and encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. Octopus hires capable individuals who are results-oriented and authentic.
Requirements
- General interest in technology and problem-solving.
- Diligence and thoughtfulness.
- Python
- Django (or equivalent web framework)
- Domain modeling
- GraphQL
- Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
- Celery and async processing
- Postgres
Nice To Haves
- AWS, or other cloud infrastructure experience
- React/Next.js with TypeScript
Responsibilities
- Building the latest, cutting-edge time-of-use tariffs.
- Helping customers interact with services like providing meter readings.
- Pushing the energy revolution forward through engineering solutions.
- Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams across countries.
- Developing and maintaining sites, services, and tariffs for millions of customers.
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 20 days of paid vacation annually.
- 8 paid sick days annually.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Parental leave (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are eligible).
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Flexible working environment with a focus on work-life balance.
- Equity Options Scheme (share options in the Octopus Energy Group).
- Support and funding for internal and external courses, learning, and study.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
