Software Engineer (Backend- Python)
NavaSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Renewable EnergyIndustries
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in Python & Django development (médior/expérimenté·e level)
- Expertise in Python
- Expertise in Django (or equivalent web framework)
- Domain modelling
- HTTP and REST APIs
- Writing robust and error-resistant code
- Celery and async processing
- Postgres
- Proficiency in French and English
- Interest in technology in general and results-oriented mindset
- (Nice-to-have) AWS
- (Nice-to-have) Terraform, Packer, Consul
- (Nice-to-have) React and Redux
Responsibilities
- Work on challenging backend development projects in a continuous development environment
- Collaborate closely with business and product teams in France to innovate and support growth
- Contribute to customer-oriented projects with priorities that may change and involve ambiguity
- Develop features like eco-sessions and Octopus Fan Club to deliver real impact for clients and the energy transition
- Model complex domain logic for the French energy market
- Build and maintain scalable, robust backend systems using Python, Django, Celery, Postgres, and related technologies
Skills
Python
Django
Octopus Energy
Provides affordable green energy solutions
About Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme
Risks
Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.
Differentiation
Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.
Upsides
'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.
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