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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Backend, Python) - **Company:** Octoenergy-solutions - **Location:** Valencia, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Octopus Deploy, Web Application Frameworks, Software Security, Backend, Git, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/software-engineer-backend-python-en-valencia-ID-364522711 ## About the Role The passion to create something amazing in the climate space, and the mindset to learn and grow in a rapidly scaling business. 2+ years commercial experience with Python. An ability to write robust and fault-tolerant secure software Good understanding of Databases and data architecture. Proficient understanding of Git Good communication skills, with an ability to consider product vision and propose creative technical solutions within a team. Nice to have... Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment Experience with Web Frameworks - preferably Django Experience building RESTful APIs Experience with building, monitoring and debugging distributed systems Experience working within a cross functional team and communicating across the whole software stack An understanding of the EV public charging experience Experience with pricing or billing systems would be helpful, but not required. ? Why else you'll love it here ? ## Description Electroverse is looking for a talented, passionate Software Engineer to join our team and help build the foundations of the global EV transition.About Octopus ElectroverseWe're making electric vehicle public charging simple, by building the giant, virtual charging platform of the future. In just five years, Octopus Electroverse has become Europe's largest eMobility charging network, with over 1.4 million connected electric vehicle chargers globally across 79 countries. Our customer ecosystem spans web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS. But this is just the start: we're busy expanding internationally, growing our Charge Point Operator and OEM partners, and scaling our Octopus Fleet B2B proposition - all in the name of making public EV charging super simple for our customers. Electroverse is a cross-functional team of product, engineering, commercial, operations and marketing, all sharing a passion for shifting the industry towards EVs. About the JobYou'll join the Core squad - the team running the technical foundations of everything Electroverse does. Working alongside our Technical Product Manager and backend team, you will help develop the critical logic and resilient platform infrastructure that powers our B2C, B2B and API features. Our work spans a broad and dynamic remit - from integrating new and supporting existing CPOs using our partner portal to improving the reliability of the charging experience, implementing bespoke pricing solutions, and driving architectural efficiency.You'll have the chance to work on highly impactful projects, fueling product innovation in a fast-moving industry and influencing how the back-end scales to keep Electroverse at the forefront.What you'll doHelp us build and refine critical paths, enhancing the key flows that keep a system of hundreds of thousands of OCPI charging sessions, locations and receipts running smoothly.Influence the evolution of our highly complex Tariffs & Pricing logic, improving our discounts and price offering for our customers.Enable us to build quickly but robustly, using best practices in observability, data analysis and defensive programming, allowing us to safely scale our CPO integrations globally.Work with cross-functional stakeholders to break down complex problems, understand feasibility, and propose creative technical solutions that deliver a market-leading product.What we're looking forThe passion to create something amazing in the climate space, and the mindset to learn and grow in a rapidly scaling business.2+ years commercial experience with Python.An ability to write robust and fault-tolerant secure softwareGood understanding of Databases and data architecture. Proficient understanding of GitGood communication skills, with an ability to consider product vision and propose creative technical solutions within a team.Nice to have...Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deploymentExperience with Web Frameworks - preferably DjangoExperience building RESTful APIsExperience with building, monitoring and debugging distributed systemsExperience working within a cross functional team and communicating across the whole software stackAn understanding of the EV public charging experienceExperience with pricing or billing systems would be helpful, but not required.? Why else you'll love it here ?*? Wondering what the salary for this role is?Just ask us! 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. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!* ? Octopus Energy Group is aunique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work ****. Our Group CEO, Greg has recordeda podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in thetop 10 companies for senior leadership * ? Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. ?P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at ****** and we'd love to help!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!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. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.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 ******. 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