Full-Time

Software Engineer

Posted on 4/30/2024

Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides affordable green energy solutions

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Entry, Junior, Mid

London, UK

Hybrid position requires in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Packer
Python
Postgres
AWS
Terraform
REST APIs
Celery
Django

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Python
  • Django (or equiv. web framework)
  • Domain modelling
  • HTTP and REST APIs
  • Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
  • Celery and async processing
  • Postgres
  • AWS
  • Terraform, Packer, Consul
Responsibilities
  • We have lots of difficult design challenges to solve.
  • The UK utilities market is complicated, outdated and process-heavy - there's an awful lot of domain modelling that we need to get right.
  • Strong attention to detail is essential.
  • We have challenging technical problems to solve; like processing tens of millions of meter readings a day.
  • We need the right technology in place to handle this smoothly as well as feeding data into a machine learning pipeline that models and predicts consumption.
  • Thinking about how we adapt Kraken to improve other utilities like water and broadband.
  • There's a great opportunity for disruption in the UK energy market.
  • The big suppliers still dominate, but are not exactly popular.
  • The energy landscape is changing as we move to more dis-aggregated forms of generation, with less predictability, more dynamism and smarter technology.
  • You'll be working for a company that’s fighting climate change.

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 renewable energy and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and a proprietary technology platform called Kraken, which is licensed 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.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • '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.

What critics are saying

  • 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.

What makes Octopus Energy unique

  • 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.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

OE Group Share Scheme

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-15%

2 year growth

0%
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Dec 11th, 2024
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Forbes
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Revamped U.K. Net Zero Initiative To Give Climate Startups A Voice

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Financial Post
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Octopus Energy Repays UK £3 Billion

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Startups Magazine
Jun 6th, 2024
World-class investors join Octopus Energy Group as it supercharges growth | Startups Magazine

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The Standard
May 7th, 2024
Octopus Energy valuation jumps to nine billion dollars as investors double down

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