Backend Python Engineer for Scalable EV Platform

Octopus Energy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Electroverse is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Core squad, building the technical foundations for the global EV transition and scalable backend services powering B2C, B2B and API features.

You’ll collaborate with the Technical Product Manager and backend team to implement critical systems, pricing logic and robust CPO integrations, with a strong emphasis on observability, security and maintainable code.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial experience with Python.
• Ability to write robust, fault‑tolerant, secure software.
• Good understanding of databases and data architecture.
• Proficient understanding of Git.
• Good communication skills and ability to consider product vision and propose creative technical solutions within a team.

Responsibilities

• Help build and refine critical paths, enhancing the key flows that keep a system of hundreds of thousands of OCPI charging sessions, locations and receipts running smoothly.
• Influence the evolution of our highly complex Tariffs & Pricing logic, improving discounts and price offerings for customers.
• Enable rapid but robust development using best practices in observability, data analysis and defensive programming, allowing safe scaling of CPO integrations globally.
• Work with cross‑functional stakeholders to break down complex problems, assess feasibility and propose creative technical solutions that deliver a market‑leading product.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

Git

Databases

Observability

Job description

Electroverse is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Core squad, building the technical foundations for the global EV transition and scalable backend services powering B2C, B2B and API features.

You’ll collaborate with the Technical Product Manager and backend team to implement critical systems, pricing logic and robust CPO integrations, with a strong emphasis on observability, security and maintainable code.