Backend Developer

September 26

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Octopus Energy

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Description

• Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe! • Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy. • We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone. • It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future. • Kraken Customer • What we do: build the most AI-driven, innovative, forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimizing resources to delivering cost-effective, exceptional customer experiences through advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS), billing, meter data management, CRM, and AI-driven communications, Kraken is powering the next wave of innovation in the energy industry. • Why we do it: future energy will not look like energy as we know it today. We need to not just think about our future, but build for it. Now.

Requirements

• We're looking for someone with a general interest in technology and problem-solving; someone diligent and thoughtful. It would be helpful to have experience/expertise in the following (in rough priority order): • Python • Django (or equiv. web framework) • Domain modelling • HTTP and REST APIs • Writing robust and fault-tolerant software • Celery and async processing • Postgres • Plus experience in the following would be a bonus: • AWS • Terraform, Packer, Consul • React and Redux

Benefits

• Our company culture - we won best company to work for in 2019 and our CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people • Flexible working environment - genuine work life balance here, we are in the top 5 companies in the UK, we treat you as a human, and do our best to make work and life merge smoothly together • Relaxation - we don’t count your holidays here, we work hard, and so we know you need to play hard as well (within reason of course) • Equity Options Scheme - you own your own part of the business, share options in the whole Octopus Energy Group so we all work together towards success • Office culture - have a certain tech requirement? We’ll do our best to get it. Our offices are also stocked with fruit, breakfast, great coffee and soft drinks. Weekly on a Friday we all get together (this happens virtually too) for company updates and drinks - we call it Family Dinner • Your development is important - we support and help with development including internal and external courses, learning, study support etc, all bespoke to you