Backend Developer

Octopus Energy; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy is seeking a passionate backend developer to join their Electroverse team. In this role, you'll help shape the future of electric vehicle management through backend service development using Python/Django, while working collaboratively with a motivated team. This position offers an exciting opportunity within a rapidly growing sector focusing on electrification.

Qualifications

• Experience developing web service backends for mobile or web apps using Python/Django.
• At least 2+ years of strong understanding of the Python ecosystem.
• Ability to write robust, fault-tolerant software.

Responsibilities

• Help develop new offerings for businesses managing electric vehicles.
• Support development across other areas within the Electroverse ecosystem.
• Work in a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality products.

Skills

Python

Django

Git

GraphQL APIs

Job description

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We’re making electric vehicle ownership as smart and simple as possible by building the world’s largest public charging platform. In just four years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players globally, with over 850,000 connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more. We’re expanding internationally, working with more automotive and tech partners, building new features at scale, and creating integrated charging experiences for the future—all to make public EV charging super simple for customers.

Electroverse is a multifunctional team including product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, and partnerships, all focused on making Octopus Electroverse the go-to name in public EV charging. We’re looking for smart individuals interested in the space who can help us achieve this. We seek passionate, curious, eager-to-learn coders to work alongside our backend team that provides services for our Electroverse ecosystem, focusing on developing business propositions for fleets.

Our project is emerging from early implementation stages, working on major customer-facing features that will allow you to make a significant impact. Given our ambitions in electrification, your work will influence how the backend scales to meet new challenges and expand our ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with a small, high-energy team to bring the product to life—an exciting start-up within a rapidly scaling EnTech business.

What you’ll do…

1. Help develop our new offerings for businesses managing electric vehicles or transitioning to electrification.
2. Support development across other areas within our Electroverse ecosystem.
3. Work in a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality products for our platform users.

What you'll have...

• The passion to create something amazing and a mindset to learn and grow with the company.
• Experience developing web service backends for mobile or web apps using Python/Django.
• At least 2+ years of strong understanding of the Python ecosystem.
• Ability to discuss vision and features within a team and propose creative solutions.
• Ability to write robust, fault-tolerant software.
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) GraphQL APIs is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of Git.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment processes.

Nice to have but not essential:

• Experience working on B2B product features, KYB, invoicing, data protection rules.
• Experience integrating third-party API solutions.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment needed to unleash your potential. Need specific accommodations? Let us know, and we’ll do our best to customize your interview process for comfort and success.

Studies show that some groups, like women, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage everyone interested to apply—you might be the perfect fit. At Octopus, we value honesty, empathy, and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, fair workplace.