Build and maintain the platform that underpins our low-latency event-driven microservices architecture, ensuring it is robust, performant and highly available (our human and algo trading processes run 24/7)
Build and maintain core microservices that can be re-used by domain teams as well as supporting them to build their own
Develop intuitive and well tested tooling that free domain teams up from implementation details, enabling them to focus on their specialism
Partner with domain teams to scope and prioritise opportunities, and deliver solutions that make their lives easier
Lead by example on software engineering best practices at OE Trading, levelling up domain teams through great documentation, knowledge sharing and driving AI adoption

Advanced-level Python
Passionate about clean code and software engineering best practices
Enthusiastic about enabling others through great platform, tooling and developer experience
Experience managing production systems on Kubernetes (or similar) with observability tools like Grafana, Datadog and Sentry
Knowledge of any many of the following as possible:
Asynchronous Python
Microservices
REST APIs
Event driven architectures
Streaming technologies like Redis Streams, Kafka or RabbitMQ
WebSockets
Kubernetes
Autonomy and pragmatism, as projects will be varied and self-driven
A team player mindset and to be comfortable jumping into whatever is required
we’re still a start up!

Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary.
Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground.
We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about!
We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people.
We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.
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.

Software Engineer

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