Team Lead Software Solutions (m/w/d) at Octopus Energy

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Octopus Energy Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable Energy, EnerTechIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in Salesforce environment and/or with full-stack experience
  • Initial leadership experience, e.g., as Team Lead, project management, or responsibility for 1–2 employees
  • Solid knowledge in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#) and good SQL skills
  • Experience with Salesforce or willingness to quickly dive deep into it
  • Understanding of and experience with data architectures (databases, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing)
  • Strong awareness of code quality and structured, solution-oriented work in fast iteration cycles
  • Ability to develop solutions independently and support others in their development
  • Ability to communicate efficiently and on equal footing with various stakeholders – from developers to directors

Responsibilities

  • Leadership and development of a growing developer team (currently 2 people + freelancers), including technical and disciplinary responsibility
  • Active contribution to software development with focus on clean, maintainable code
  • Promotion of further development of team members and support in building new skills
  • Further development of the Salesforce instance and work on interfaces (e.g., NetSuite ERP, Praxedo, Databricks, API tools, and other systems)
  • Responsibility for prioritization and on-time delivery in close coordination with Business Operations Team (backlog management in Asana)
  • Development of scalable solutions in a full-stack environment
  • Responsibility for code quality, CI/CD, testing strategies
  • Co-design of data architectures – from classic databases to Data Lakes and warehousing solutions
  • Translation of business requirements into implementable work packages and functioning software (including Python, SQL, Databricks)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonSalesforceNetSuiteDatabricksPraxedoAsanaCI/CDFullstackAPIData LakesDatabasesTesting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Team Lead Software Solutions role?

Candidates need at least 3 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in Salesforce or full-stack environments, first leadership experience such as team lead or project management for 1-2 people, solid knowledge in at least one programming language like Python, Java, or C#, good SQL skills, and experience with data architectures.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The role involves leading and developing a growing developer team currently consisting of 2 people plus freelancers.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What benefits are offered in this position?

Benefits include discounts and provisions such as stock options from Octopus Energy. The description cuts off but mentions these perks.

What makes a strong candidate for this Team Lead role?

Strong candidates have leadership experience, technical skills in programming and data architectures, a focus on code quality in fast iterations, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from developers to directors while supporting team development.

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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