Backend Engineer II

What will you be doing?

Octopus Energy Engineering is responsible for the sites, services, and tariffs that are used by the millions of Octopus Energy customers worldwide. From building the latest, cutting‑edge time‑of‑use tariffs, to helping customers actually enjoy tasks like providing meter readings through our wheel of fortune – and everything in between.

You’ll find a wide variety of challenges in the work we do as we help push the energy revolution forward. Our teams are multi‑disciplined and collaborate between countries, meaning you have what you need to get the right people together and build the next great thing.

We are looking for a Backend Engineer II based in the US to join our global backend team at OE Engineering.

At Octopus, we hire great people who get stuff done, all whilst being themselves.

We’re looking for someone with a general interest in technology and problem‑solving; someone diligent and thoughtful. It would be helpful to have experience/expertise in the following (in rough priority order):

• Python
• Django (or equivalently a web framework)
• Domain modeling
• GraphQL
• Writing robust and fault‑tolerant software
• Celery and async processing
• Postgres

Plus experience in the following would be a bonus:

• AWS, or other cloud infrastructure experience
• React/Next.js with Type Script

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support your well‑being and career growth:

• Fully paid medical
  , dental
  , and vision insurance.
• Paid time off – 20 days of paid vacation and 8 paid sick days annually.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave – Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
• Flexible working environment – genuine work‑life balance here; we treat you as a human, and do our best to make work and life merge smoothly together.
• Equity Options Scheme – you own your own part of the business, share options in the whole Octopus Energy Group so we all work together towards success.
• Salary – The expected salary range for this Backend Engineer II role for candidates based out of our Houston, Texas office, is between $108,000 - $138,000 annually. Your exact compensation will be determined by your technical expertise, professional experience, and how well your unique skills align with the role’s specific needs. Please note that the top end of this range is reserved for candidates who exceptionally meet all criteria.
• Your development is important – we support and help with development including internal and external courses, learning, study support etc, all bespoke to you.

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic.

Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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