Backend Engineer II

Octopus Energy

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Location
Houston (US) /Remote (USA)

Job Description

Job Overview

Octopus Energy is seeking a Backend Engineer II to join their global backend team, focusing on innovative solutions for energy management. The role involves collaboration across disciplines and locations, contributing to the development of services and tariffs for millions of customers. The company emphasizes a flat hierarchy and a culture that promotes creativity, flexibility, and innovation.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • Python
  • • Django
  • • Domain modeling
  • • GraphQL
  • • Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
  • • Celery and async processing
  • • Postgres
Preferred Skills
  • • AWS
  • • React
  • • Redux
Experience Level

Intermediate to advanced experience in backend development with a focus on Python and web frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • • Develop and maintain backend services and systems for energy management.
  • • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement innovative solutions.

Technical Environment

Languages
Frameworks
Tools & Technologies

Benefits & Perks

  • • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • • Paid time off
  • • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • • Parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents
  • • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • • Flexible working environment
  • • Equity Options Scheme

Additional Information

Location
Houston, Texas or remote in the USA
Type
Full-time, Hybrid
Compensation
Expected salary range is between $108,000 - $138,000 annually, adjusted for experience and location.

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy offers 100% renewable energy plans in Texas. Get affordable electricity plans backed by technology and innovation. Join us today!

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Energy Renewable & Clean Technology