Software Engineer (Backend, Python)

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 looking for a talented, passionate Software Engineer to join our team and help build the foundations of the global EV transition.

About the Job

You’ll join the Core squad – the team running the technical foundations of everything Electroverse does. Working alongside our Technical Product Manager and backend team, you will help develop the critical logic and resilient platform infrastructure that powers our B2C, B2B and API features. Our work spans a broad and dynamic remit: integrating new CPOs using our partner portal, improving the reliability of the charging experience, implementing bespoke pricing solutions, and driving architectural efficiency. You’ll have the chance to work on highly impactful projects, fueling product innovation in a fast‑moving industry and influencing how the back‑end scales to keep Electroverse at the forefront.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we’re looking for

• A passion for creating impactful solutions in the climate space and a mindset to learn and grow in a rapidly scaling business.
• 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.

Nice to have…

• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• Experience with Web Frameworks, preferably Django.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience building, monitoring and debugging distributed systems.
• Experience working within a cross‑functional team and communicating across the whole software stack.
• Understanding of the EV public charging experience.
• Experience with pricing or billing systems helpful but not required.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We are committed to providing equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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