Octopus Energy

Backend Developer

Octopus Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Berlin • Germany

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Tech Stack

DjangoGraphQLPythonSQL

About the role

  • Octopus Energy started in the UK with a bold idea: to become the first truly digital energy supplier.
  • With cutting-edge technology and amazing people who are passionate about customers and the energy transition, we succeeded and today, we are one of the UK’s largest energy providers.
  • In 2020, we took the next step and expanded to Germany, supplying customers here with electricity and gas – clean, fair, and transparent.
  • At Octopus Tech, you’ll have real ownership, variety, and the chance to shape products that make a tangible difference in people’s lives – lowering bills, enabling greener living, and delivering experiences customers genuinely love.
  • You’ll work side by side with teams across marketing, operations, and data, and see the impact of your work in the real world, fast.
  • If this sounds exciting, we’d love to chat.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with Python and a 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 (participate in meetings and discussions, read and write documentation)
  • 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:
  • Knowledge of database management and SQL
  • Interest in environmental issues and the energy industry
  • Ability to write technical specifications and maintain clear, concise code documentation
  • Some experience with Datadog and/or Sentry
Benefits
  • 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 top-up: we supplement your parental allowance for 3 months to make parental leave more comfortable
  • 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
  • Regular in-house tech talks
  • Participation in conferences, meet-ups and trade fairs
  • Reading and discussing tech books in our book club
  • Opportunities to explore other domains beyond your day-to-day work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonDjangoREST APIsGraphQLGitSQLdatabase managementtechnical specificationscode documentationproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communicationdiligencethoughtfulness