Senior Backend Engineer

Octopus Energy Group • Houston, TX

8d • Remote

About The Position

Octopus is a tech-powered energy company focused on using technology to combat climate change and deliver exceptional customer service. We are transforming the energy industry by making it accessible, affordable, and understandable, powered entirely by renewable energy. Octopus Energy Engineering is responsible for the platforms, services, and tariffs used by millions of customers globally. Our work involves developing innovative solutions, such as cutting-edge time-of-use tariffs and engaging customer interactions like the 'wheel of fortune' for meter readings. We offer a diverse range of challenges as we drive the energy revolution forward. Our teams are international, multi-disciplined, and collaborate across borders, providing the resources needed to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our global backend team at OE Engineering in the US. We foster an open, agile culture with flat hierarchies that encourage innovation, flexibility, and creativity. We value authenticity and encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. Octopus hires driven individuals who are effective and genuine.

Requirements

• General interest in technology and problem-solving.
• Diligent and thoughtful approach.
• Python experience.
• Django (or equivalent web framework) experience.
• Domain modeling expertise.
• GraphQL experience.
• Experience writing robust and fault-tolerant software.
• Celery and async processing experience.
• Postgres experience.

Nice To Haves

• AWS, or other cloud infrastructure experience.
• React/Next.js with TypeScript experience.

Responsibilities

• Building the latest, cutting-edge time-of-use tariffs.
• Helping customers enjoy tasks like providing meter readings.
• Pushing the energy revolution forward.
• Collaborating between countries in multi-disciplined teams.
• Building the next great thing in the energy sector.

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.
• Equity Options Scheme (share options in the whole Octopus Energy Group).
• Support and help with development, including internal and external courses, learning, and study support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed