Looking for senior software engineer jobs in the UK? Octopus Energy Group is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Python) for its Electroverse team in London.
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Senior Software Engineer Jobs in the UK: Overview
| Job Title | Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Python) |
| Employer | Octopus Energy Group |
| Location | London (hybrid) |
| Salary | Not specified in the available job information |
| Job Type | Full-time, permanent |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Visa Sponsorship | Considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Closing Date | Not specified in the available job information |
About the Employer
Octopus Energy Group is a UK energy company expanding into electric vehicle charging through Octopus Electroverse, one of the largest eMobility platforms with over 1.4 million connected chargers. The role sits in the Electroverse backend team focused on pricing, payments and subscriptions.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and improve pricing and discount mechanisms
- Improve accuracy of financial reporting and payment success rates
- Expand charging subscription offerings for flexibility and scalability
- Work in a small specialized team on cross-functional product delivery
- Support operations and finance teams with payments and reporting systems
Requirements
- 3+ years software experience, preferably with Django or similar Python frameworks
- Experience with monitoring, debugging, and asynchronous systems (AMQP, Celery)
- Ability to write robust, fault-tolerant software
- Knowledge of common security practices and CI/CD
- Proficient with Git
- Not required: prior experience with subscriptions, billing or KYC is desirable but not essential
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Octopus Energy is a registered visa sponsor and considers sponsorship on a case-by-case basis. Sponsorship is not guaranteed for every role or candidate, but the company states it will explore options based on right-to-work status. This listing welcomes applications from those who may need sponsorship.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary is flexible and discussed during the process to match experience
- Competitive benefits package including learning and development support
- Registered visa sponsor
- Hybrid London role
- Impactful EV charging product
- Sponsorship not guaranteed
- Salary not listed
- 3+ years experience preferred
How to Apply
Apply through the Lever careers page for this Octopus Energy role. Complete the online application including any questions about your right-to-work status.
Application Tips
- Explain why Electroverse and EV charging interest you
- Be ready to discuss your current right-to-work status
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