Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not Advertised (Flexible based on experience)

Electric Car Leasing is seeking a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer (Python and React) to join our product and engineering team. We’re building the systems that power our ability to revolutionize the electric car leasing industry. Our tech stack includes Python with GraphQL, React with Next.js, PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases, running on AWS.

Requirements

• Expertise in Python and React: Strong proficiency in both languages is essential.
• GraphQL Experience: Proven ability to design and work with expressive APIs using GraphQL.
• Data Source Proficiency: Experience working with multiple data sources.
• Design System Knowledge: Understanding of design systems and component libraries.
• Coding Principles: Excellent understanding of fundamental coding principles and best practices.
• Collaboration Skills: Proven experience of collaborating within teams and across disciplines.
• Ownership & Delivery: A track record of taking ownership of features from inception through to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work within a dedicated cross-functional team on key products for customers or internal teams.
• Build APIs and integrate with our own and third-party services to optimize and automate processes.
• Develop frontend applications to create user experiences.
• Create performant systems that work consistently across modern browsers and devices.
• Contribute ideas, share knowledge, and raise the game of those around you.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Proficiency in TypeScript and Next.js.
• Working knowledge of AWS and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• Experience with event-driven architecture/systems (EDA).

Company Information

• Company: Octopus Electric Vehicles (part of Octopus Energy Group)
• Awards:
  • Sunday Times Best Company to Work For 2024 (6th out of 100 startups)
  • Tempo’s 50 Best Startups to Work For 2025
  • Glassdoor’s 50 Best Places to Work 2022
• Culture: Unique culture focused on learning, deciding, and building quickly, with autonomy and a wide range of co-owners.
• Perks: Visit Octopus Employee Benefits for details.
• Salary: Flexible and discussed during the recruitment process. We prioritize finding the right fit over adhering to a rigid salary range.

Application Instructions

• Apply anyway! We encourage candidates who may not meet all criteria to apply.
• Contact a recruiter for a discussion about salary and the role.