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Weâre Revolutionizing Energy to Change the WorldAtOctopus Energy, weâre not your typical utility company.Weâre a team of passionate people working every day to make energy 100% renewable, accessible, and fair for everyone.We believetechnology and innovation are key drivers of change.Our mission is to transform the way the world consumes energy breaking down barriers, simplifying processes, and delivering a more human and transparent service.Thatâs why our commitment is clear: clean energy should be the norm, not the exception.To achieve this, we combine sustainability with a people-first approach, delivering outstanding service and building a team that shares our vision.But none of this would be possible without people like you.What are we looking for?Weâre looking for aSenior Frontend Engineerto join a very special team within Octopus Energy - the team responsible for building and scalingoctopusenergy.es, our customer onboarding flows, and our customer private area.Youâll act as thetechnical driverof this space, working hand in hand with Marketing and other internal stakeholders, while collaborating regularly with our international engineering teams across Europe.Weâre looking for someone who thrives on solving real problems for real customers, whoâs comfortable owning frontend architecture end-to-end, and whoâs flexible enough to jump into different areas of the business as needed.Your focus will be primarilyFrontend, but if you have an interest in Backend or a Fullstack mindset, thatâs a big plus.We call it the âOctopus EffectâWorking at Octopus Energy means being part of a company whereculture and people come first.Weâre committed to flexibility and work-life balance.We want you to grow and reach your full potential.We believe in a fairer and more sustainable energy model.Weâre waiting for you!What youâll doThe Octopus Energy tech team is responsible for the sites, services, and tariffs used by millions of customers worldwide.From building cutting-edge time-of-use tariffs to gamifying user experiences, we tackle a wide variety of exciting challenges to push the energy revolution forward.Our teams are multi-disciplined and collaborate internationally, meaning youâll have the support and resources to work with top-tier talent and deliver high-impact global solutions.As a Senior Frontend Engineer in this team, you will:Collaborate internationally:Work closely with Octopus Energy ES and various global teams to develop and integrate new features.Own key product modules:Contribute directly to the private area, bill management, saving sessions, customer onboarding optimization, and marketing dashboards, all from a frontend perspective.Drive fast-paced impact:Deliver code that directly impacts customers.Our priorities adapt to real-world needs, meaning the pace is fast and the feedback cycle is satisfyingly quick.Thrive in an agile culture:Enjoy flat hierarchies and an open environment that fosters innovation, flexibility, and creativity.Stay flexible:Be open to working across different areas of the business as priorities evolve, and optionally get involved in backend-related work (Python/Django, GraphQL) if you have the interest and skills to do so.Come as you are:At Octopus, we believe that diverse teams build better products.We foster an open, collaborative environment where authentic communication and mutual support are key.If you love to connect, share ideas, and solve complex problems alongside a supportive team, youâll fit right in.What youâll need to thriveFluent spoken English is absolutely essential.The team is international, so English will be the language you use on a daily basis.On the technical side, you should have:Strong, proven experience as aSenior Frontend Engineer, with a solid grasp of modern frontend architecture.Deep expertise inTypeScriptandReact.Hands-on experience withNext.js, ideally hosted onVercel.Experience working withGraphQLas a data layer.Comfort withCSS-in-JSsolutions (experience withPandaCSSis a plus).Solid testing practices using tools likeVitest,React Testing Library, andPlaywright.Experience working within amonorepo structure.A flexible, collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Nice to haveInterest or experience inBackend development, particularlyPython (Django).Familiarity withPostgreSQL.AFullstack mindset:curiosity about the full picture, not just the frontend layer.Why Join Us?Hereâs What We OfferLocation: join us in Barcelona or Valencia (Hybrid)Full-time(40 hours/week)Perks:Octopus Energy share optionsFlexible benefits (meal vouchers, transport, childcare, private health insuranceâŚ)Support for electric vehicle purchasesPension planTraining and professional developmentFun, inclusive and collaborative team cultureRegular team events (like our âFamily Dinnersâ)Why Youâll Love Working HereAtOctopus Energy, we do things differently.We believe in a workplace where you can be yourself, grow professionally, and feel part of a team that genuinely wants tochange the world.Weâre a Great Place to Work!On Glassdoor, weâve been recognized as one of theTop 50 Best Places to Work, and our culture has been highlighted time and again.Want to learn more about how we work?Listen to our CEO in this podcast where he talks about our culture and values.#J-*****-Ljbffr
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Fluent spoken English is absolutely essential. The team is international, so English will be the language you use on a daily basis. On the technical side, you should have: Strong, proven experience as aSenior Frontend Engineer, with a solid grasp of modern frontend architecture. Deep expertise inTypeScriptandReact. Hands-on experience withNext.js, ideally hosted onVercel. Experience working withGraphQLas a data layer. Comfort withCSS-in-JSsolutions (experience withPandaCSSis a plus). Solid testing practices using tools likeVitest,React Testing Library, andPlaywright. Experience working within amonorepo structure. A flexible, collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Nice to have Interest or experience inBackend development, particularlyPython (Django). Familiarity withPostgreSQL. AFullstack mindset:curiosity about the full picture, not just the frontend layer.
About the company
AtOctopus Energy, weâre not your typical utility company. Weâre a team of passionate people working every day to make energy 100% renewable, accessible, and fair for everyone. We believetechnology and innovation are key drivers of change. Our mission is to transform the way the world consumes energy breaking down barriers, simplifying processes, and delivering a more human and transparent service. Thatâs why our commitment is clear: clean energy should be the norm, not the exception. To achieve this, we combine sustainability with a people-first approach, delivering outstanding service and building a team that shares our vision. But none of this would be possible without people like you. What are we looking for? Weâre looking for aSenior Frontend Engineerto join a very special team within Octopus Energy - the team responsible for building and scalingoctopusenergy.es, our customer onboarding flows, and our customer private area. Youâll act as thetechnical driverof this space, working hand in hand with Marketing and other internal stakeholders, while collaborating regularly with our international engineering teams across Europe. Weâre looking for someone who thrives on solving real problems for real customers, whoâs comfortable owning frontend architecture end-to-end, and whoâs flexible enough to jump into different areas of the business as needed. Your focus will be primarilyFrontend, but if you have an interest in Backend or a Fullstack mindset, thatâs a big plus. We call it the âOctopus Effectâ Working at Octopus Energy means being part of a company whereculture and people come first. Weâre committed to flexibility and work-life balance. We want you to grow and reach your full potential. We believe in a fairer and more sustainable energy model. Weâre waiting for you! What youâll do The Octopus Energy tech team is responsible for the sites, services, and tariffs used by millions of customers worldwide. From building cutting-edge time-of-use tariffs to gamifying user experiences, we tackle a wide variety of exciting challenges to push the energy revolution forward. Our teams are multi-disciplined and collaborate internationally, meaning youâll have the support and resources to work with top-tier talent and deliver high-impact global solutions. As a Senior Frontend Engineer in this team, you will: Collaborate internationally:Work closely with Octopus Energy ES and various global teams to develop and integrate new features. Own key product modules:Contribute directly to the private area, bill management, saving sessions, customer onboarding optimization, and marketing dashboards, all from a frontend perspective. Drive fast-paced impact:Deliver code that directly impacts customers. Our priorities adapt to real-world needs, meaning the pace is fast and the feedback cycle is satisfyingly quick. Thrive in an agile culture:Enjoy flat hierarchies and an open environment that fosters innovation, flexibility, and creativity. Stay flexible:Be open to working across different areas of the business as priorities evolve, and optionally get involved in backend-related work (Python/Django, GraphQL) if you have the interest and skills to do so. Come as you are:At Octopus, we believe that diverse teams build better products. We foster an open, collaborative environment where authentic communication and mutual support are key. If you love to connect, share ideas, and solve complex problems alongside a supportive team, youâll fit right in., Octopus Energy share options Flexible benefits (meal vouchers, transport, childcare, private health insuranceâŚ) Support for electric vehicle purchases Pension plan Training and professional development Fun, inclusive and collaborative team culture Regular team events (like our âFamily Dinnersâ) Why Youâll Love Working Here AtOctopus Energy, we do things differently. We believe in a workplace where you can be yourself, grow professionally, and feel part of a team that genuinely wants tochange the world. Weâre a Great Place to Work! On Glassdoor, weâve been recognized as one of theTop 50 Best Places to Work, and our culture has been highlighted time and again. Want to learn more about how we work? Listen to our CEO in this podcast where he talks about our culture and values. #J-*****-Ljbffr
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