Senior Backend Engineer
Pocket Worlds$100,000 - $160,000/year
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience as a Backend Developer. Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go is required, along with experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is also desired, as is experience with API development and microservices architecture.
Responsibilities
The Senior Backend Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems and services for the Octopus Energy website and mobile app, focusing on modules such as the private area, bill management, and saving sessions. They will contribute to customer onboarding optimization, implement marketing projects through dashboards, and collaborate with various teams to integrate new features. The role involves working on different modules, ensuring the scalability and reliability of the backend infrastructure, and participating in agile development processes.
Skills
Problem-Solving
Technology
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