Hybrid Fullstack Engineer

at Octopus Energy

• Job title: Fullstack Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Django, JavaScript, MariaDB, NGINX, Python, React, SQL, Vue.js
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sheffield, United Kingdom

About the role

• Fullstack Engineer developing the MOPO Platform for energy distribution across Sub-Saharan Africa. Collaborating with a full-stack team using Python, Django, Vue.js, and MariaDB.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across the company to continuously refine how our platform can create the greatest impact, scale efficiently, and operate reliably for our users
• Design, develop, and maintain features for the MOPO Platform that enhance functionality and user experience
• Optimise database performance and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval for our growing network
• Build intuitive and responsive web interfaces that work reliably in challenging connectivity environments
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to extend platform capabilities
• Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and champion best practices
• Troubleshoot technical issues to ensure minimal disruption to our operations across four countries
• Participate actively in Agile processes, contributing to planning and refinement sessions

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python and Django for backend development
• Good working knowledge of Vue.js (or similar Javascript framework, e.g. React)
• In-depth knowledge of MariaDB and SQL
• RESTful API design and development
• Version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Web security best practices and performance optimization
• Server deployment and maintenance (e.g. nginx, cron, package managers)
• Strong debugging skills (e.g. PyCharm debugger, pdb, Sentry)

Benefits

• Occasional international travel to Sub-Saharan Africa is offered to all employees if interested