Senior Software Engineer / People Management (m/w/d)

Octopus Energy

3800

Berlin, DE, Germany

Posted on: 2024-07-26

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

Kraken Customer

What we do: Build the most AI-driven, innovative, forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimizing resources to delivering cost-effective, exceptional customer experiences through advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS), billing, meter data management, CRM, and AI-driven communications, Kraken is powering the next wave of innovation in the energy industry.

Why we do it: Future energy will not look like energy as we know it today. We need to not just think about our future, but build for it. Now.

Our team

All technology is written and maintained by a multi-discipline engineering team of around 500 people globally. Our engineers work in ‘super teams’ which are focused on key domains of our platform as well as other innovative products. This also includes server-side, client-side and mobile engineers working closely with UX experts, copywriters and designers.

Teams are empowered to choose a way of working that works for them, often opting for a Kanban-like approach. Notion and Asana are then used to specify and manage work; Github, CircleCI and Terraform Enterprise as part of an immutable-infrastructure, continuous delivery pipeline; and Datadog, Sentry and Cloudwatch to measure performance and monitor production.

Some of our coding conventions are open-source .

Kraken is a great place to learn, work with talented engineers and have a lot of fun.

Above all, we’re looking for someone who thrives on providing alternative opinions, challenging those around them and being challenged. We would prefer someone who can work in our Berlin office, but will consider remote candidates within Germany. Curious? In the podcast, our tech team tells you more about the work and culture at Octopus Energy. Have a listen! Tech-Team Podcast (only in German though..)

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

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.

What you’ll do:

We have lots of difficult design challenges to solve. The utilities market is complicated, outdated and process-heavy - there's an awful lot of domain modelling that we need to get right. Strong attention to detail is essential.

We have challenging technical problems to solve; like processing tens of millions of meter readings a day. We need the right technology in place to handle this smoothly as well as feeding data into a machine learning pipeline that models and predicts consumption. Or thinking about how we adapt Kraken to improve other utilities like water and broadband.

There's a great opportunity for disruption across the energy market. The big suppliers still dominate, but are not exactly popular. The energy landscape is changing as we move to more dis-aggregated forms of generation, with less predictability, more dynamism and smarter technology.

You'll be working for a company that’s fighting climate change. Our generation arm is the largest investor in solar generation in the UK, and is funding wind and anaerobic digestion. As a supplier, we're helping people to use greener technology and renewable energy, all helping move the UK towards a lower carbon future.

This is a position that requires people management skills. You will be managing people within the Migrations team.

What you’ll need:

Good communication in English - other languages such as German, French, Italian or Spanish is a plus

A keen interest in managing people (we have no HR department)

Experience leading or managing a team/engineers

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: You should have solid knowledge and experience in Python development to create efficient and scalable backend solutions.

Django (or equivalent web framework): You have worked with Django or an equivalent web framework to support and accelerate web application development.

Domain modeling: You possess competence in domain modeling and implementing these models into effective backend structures to support complex business logic.

HTTP and REST APIs, as well as GraphQL: You have in-depth understanding and hands-on experience in developing and implementing both REST and GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient communication and flexibility between frontend and backend systems.

Writing robust and fault-tolerant software: You can write robust and fault-tolerant software that runs smoothly and reliably even under adverse conditions.

Celery and async processing: You have gained experience with Celery and asynchronous processing to efficiently handle tasks in the background and optimize backend performance.

Postgres: You have knowledge and experience in working with Postgres to develop and manage database applications that meet scalability, performance, and data integrity requirements.

Our Benefits:

An internationally positioned team with flat hierarchies and open and transparent communication

We rely on flexible working hours

Share options: You will have the opportunity to participate in the international success of Octopus Energy Group Ltd. through share options.

Language connects: Take your English skills to the next level with Busuu, our corporate language training provider

For more exercise: Lease your favourite bicycle from us at a low price

For a healthy work-life balance: train with Wellpass in over 6000 sports and health facilities all over Germany

Eating makes you happy: We'll give you a monthly allowance of 108,45€ for your daily lunch (easily via app).

For a relaxed commute to work: We reimburse you for public transport costs

One less thing to worry about: we'll cover some of your childcare costs

Whether online or offline - team cohesion and joint events are part of our everyday working life

A stylish working environment in our Berlin office close to Moritzplatz in Kreuzberg

For a secure future: the opportunity to take out a company pension scheme through us

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