Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

We’re looking for a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer (Python and React) to join our product and engineering team building the systems that power our ability to revolutionize the electric car leasing industry.

Our tech stack is Python with GraphQL, React with Next.js, PostgreSQL and noSQL databases, running on AWS.

What you’ll do…

• Work within a dedicated cross‑functional team on key products for our customers or our internal teams.
• Build APIs and integrate with our own and third‑party services to optimise and automate processes.
• Develop frontend applications to create experiences that wow our users.
• Create performant systems that work consistently across modern browsers and devices.
• Care about the code you write and its future maintainability.
• Contribute ideas, share knowledge and raise the game of those around you.

What you’ll need…

• Expertise in Python and React.
• Proficiency working with multiple data sources and designing expressive APIs using GraphQL.
• Experience working with design systems and component libraries.
• Excellent understanding of fundamental coding principles and best practices and experience applying these to create robust, scalable, maintainable software.
• Proven experience of collaborating within teams and across disciplines. A track record of taking ownership of the development of features from inception through to delivery.

Any of the following would be a bonus

• Proficiency in TypeScript and Next.js.
• A working knowledge of AWS and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• Experience with event driven architecture/systems (EDA).

Why you’ll love it here

• Don’t feel like you meet all of our hiring criteria? that’s OK, apply anyway! we’d love to hear from you and have a conversation.

About us

The electric revolution has arrived – and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.

We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a ‘lease for life’ through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start‑ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.

Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.

We’re an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.

Please note we use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively.

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

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.