Trading Data Engineer at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy Trading, Renewable EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Excellent Python programming skills
  • Experience with time series data, forecasting, and machine learning (e.g. Redis cache, AWS S3, Databricks, Grafana)
  • Exposure to the German or European electricity market (e.g. EPEX Spot, Redispatch, TSOs)
  • Experience building data pipelines and automating data workflows
  • Ability to clearly communicate modelling approaches, including assumptions and limitations
  • A structured, quality-focused way of working and a desire to take ownership
  • Enthusiasm for accelerating the energy transition and optimising flexible power systems
  • Fluent German and English (both are required)

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain models to forecast power demand, renewable generation, and prices in the German and Western European intraday markets
  • Develop robust data pipelines to collect, clean and combine internal and external data (e.g. grid, weather, or market data)
  • Analyse market data and derive insights to optimise trading strategies
  • Help build tools for automated trading and market analytics
  • Contribute to models predicting local grid congestion and identifying flexibility opportunities
  • Collaborate closely with our Trading, Flexibility and Tech teams across Germany and the UK
  • Support the development of our forecasting and analytics frameworks across the business

Skills

Python
Redis
AWS S3
dbt
Databricks
Grafana
time series data
forecasting
machine learning

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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