Data Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Greater London is looking for a passionate data professional to enhance electric vehicle charging. This role will involve developing data pipelines, integrating diverse datasets, and providing actionable insights to improve efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in SQL, Python, and data modeling, along with a desire to support the transition to net zero. You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoy flexibility in salary discussions to ensure a strong fit with your experience.

Benefits

Flexible salary negotiations

Unique company culture and autonomy

Strong emphasis on personal growth

Qualifications

• Experience with data modelling using dbt is highly valued.
• Ability to create data dashboards and develop data products is essential.
• Experience collaborating with business teams in agile environments.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.
• Versatile capability in handling the entire data lifecycle.
• Passion for building useful tools that enhance team efficiency.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, and working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines using Airflow and Python.
• Create SQL data models to support dashboards and applications.
• Integrate third-party APIs and databases into data flows.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and data transformations with SQL.
• Prototype internal data applications and tools like Streamlit.
• Ensure data quality and reliability across processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights.

Skills

Data Modelling Experience

Dashboard Development

Collaborative Projects

Autonomous Problem-Solving

Data Lifecycle Expertise

Tool Building

Data Analysis Skills

Curiosity and Drive

Growth Mindset

Time Management

Passion for Net Zero

Tools

dbt

Databricks

Python

Jupyter

AWS

Kubernetes

Airflow

Job description

About Octopus Electroverse

We’re making electric vehicle charging as smart and as simple as possible, by building the giant, virtual charging platform of the future.

In just four years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players globally, with over 900,000 connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more.

But it’s just the start: we’re busy expanding internationally, working with more automotive and tech partners, building exciting new features at scale, and creating the integrated charging experiences of the future - all in the name of making public EV charging super simple for customers.

Electroverse is a multifunctional team made up of product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused together on making Octopus the go‑to name in EV charging.

We are seeking a passionate data professional to drive the electrification of transport by transforming complex information into strategic assets. You will work with a rich variety of datasets, including charge point telemetry, user behaviour, marketing campaigns, sales figures, and operational metrics. Your mission will be to uncover actionable insights that enhance efficiency and guide decision‑making across the entire business.

This role offers end‑to‑end ownership of the data pipeline. As a key member of a small, high‑growth team, you will do more than just manage data; you will be instrumental in building our data function. This includes establishing best practices, creating automated pipelines, and shaping the foundational framework for how we leverage data to succeed.

What you’ll do:

• You’ll develop and maintain data pipelines and automated processes in Airflow and Python
• You’ll create SQL data models with dbt to power dashboards and applications
• You’ll integrate third‑party APIs and databases into our data flows
• You’ll perform in‑depth analysis and data transformations with SQL, Python, and Jupyter Notebooks
• You’ll prototype internal data applications and tools (Streamlit, Jupyter)
• You’ll ensure data quality and reliability throughout the lifecycle
• You’ll collaborate with product, technology, and strategy teams to deliver high‑impact insights and tools

What you’ll need:

• Data Modelling Experience: Proficiency in using dbt (ideally) for data modelling
• Dashboard and Data Product Development: Experience in creating data dashboards and developing data products.
• Collaborative Projects: Experience working on collaborative projects with business teams and familiarity with agile or similar methodologies.
• Autonomous Problem‑Solving: Ability to work independently, scope problems, and deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Data Lifecycle Expertise: Versatility in handling the entire data lifecycle, from ingestion to visualisation and presentation.
• Tool Building: Passion for creating robust and usable tools to enhance team efficiency.
• Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in SQL, python, pandas/numpy, Databricks/Jupyter Notebooks, and experience with large datasets in production environments.
• Curiosity and Drive: Self‑motivated with a strong desire to learn and improve without lots of help and support.
• Growth mindset: Learns fast and is enthusiastic about learning new technologies
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passion for Net Zero: You don’t need to be deeply familiar with the EV market and products (we can teach that), but a passion for the transition to net zero is an excellent start

What we work with:

• dbt for data modelling
• Databricks Delta Lake for data lake and warehouse storage and querying
• Python as our main programming language
• Jupyter and Jupyter Hub for notebook analytics and collaboration
• Circle CI for continuous deployment
• AWS cloud infrastructure
• Kubernetes for data services and task orchestration
• Google Analytics, Amplitude and Firebase for client applications event processing
• Airflow for job scheduling and tracking
• Parquet and Delta file formats on S3 for data lake storage
• Streamlit for data applications

Why else you’ll love it here:

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don’t advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn’t apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co‑owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we’re voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
• Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

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