Backend Developer (Mid/Senior)
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
- Monthly public transport subsidy
- Monthly lunch allowance
- Discounted bike leasing
- Company pension plan
- Share options from Octopus Energy Group Ltd.
- Advice and support for childcare via HeyNanny
- Monthly childcare allowance
- Parental leave bonus: We top up your parental allowance for 3 months so you can enjoy your parental leave more comfortably
- Subsidies for fitness programs via Wellpass
- Support for your mental well-being with our partner Open Up
- Attractive training and career development opportunities
- Free language courses via Busuu
Your further development is important to us, which is why we offer you:
- Regular in-house tech talks
- Participation in conferences, meet-ups and trade fairs
- Reading and discussing tech books in our book club
- Possibilities to explore other domains that aren't directly related to your day to day work
We are a great place to learn, work with talented engineers and have a lot of fun. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. We are aware that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Our employees, with their unique skills and perspectives, are the driving force behind our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and commit to an inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. 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!
Where necessary, we sometimes use AI tools to help with parts of our hiring process, like reviewing applications or assessing responses. We're lucky to receive a huge amount of interest, so these tools help our recruiters manage that volume, not replace them. Ultimately, every hiring decision (for example, whether to progress your application or not) is always made by a real person in our Talent team. If you'd like to know more about how we use your data, you can reach out to us via email at talent@octoenergy.com. We're happy to help!
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with Python and any web framework - Django is a plus
- Experience working with REST APIs - GraphQL is a plus
- Experience collaborating on codebases using Git
- Ability to communicate in English (participating in meetings and discussions, reading and writing) as well as strong German language skills, both written and spoken, as German is the company's primary working language
Overall, we're looking for someone with a general interest in technology and problem-solving; someone diligent and thoughtful. Any of the following would be a bonus:
- Have knowledge of database management and SQL
- Interest in environmental issues and the energy industry
- Be able to write technical specifications and maintain clear, concise code documentation
- Some knowledge of Datadog and/or Sentry
