We are a leading EnTech company focused on delivering a better customer experience through transparency, honesty, and simplicity—and creating a greener future through long-term investment in renewable energy and low‑carbon solutions.

Our mission is to make energy cleaner, fairer, and genuinely better for people. Our global push for sustainable energy is supported by Generation, the fund co‑chaired by Al Gore. To achieve this mission, we need exceptional technical talent eager to apply their skills to one of the world’s biggest challenges.

We’re proud to be Europe’s best‑funded green tech start-up and one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. We’re also the UK’s most awarded energy supplier, recommended by Which? for eight consecutive years.

What will you be doing?

Octopus Energy Engineering manages the sites, services, and tariffs used by millions of customers worldwide. We build innovative time‑of‑use tariffs, create experiences that make routine tasks like submitting meter readings enjoyable, and deliver everything in between.

You’ll encounter a wide range of challenges as we help drive the energy revolution forward. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate across countries, giving you the right people and resources to build what comes next.

We’re hiring a Product Manager to join OE Engineering and support our OE Backend team.

The OE Backend team is a new group of backend developers building a global backend codebase for all Octopus Energy teams. Their responsibilities include:

– Working with teams across the world to enable full‑stack feature development on the Octopus Energy Backend.
– Migrating existing features from other repositories into the new backend.
– Collaborating with multiple teams to create shared understanding.
– Designing scalable features suitable for all Octopus regions by gathering requirements and defining a unified core solution.
– Providing backend assistance to other teams when needed.
– Defining technical needs that depend on other teams and clearly communicating priorities to Client Delivery teams.

We embrace flat structures and an open, agile culture that encourages innovation, flexibility, and creativity.

We value people who get things done while being themselves—you don’t have to leave your personality at the door.

What you’ll need:

– Genuine care for customers
– Experience turning problems (not rigid instructions) into strong solutions
– Ability to discuss system architecture and performance with backend engineers
– Good judgment on what needs attention now and what doesn’t
– Ability to juggle multiple tasks and switch context effectively
– A collaborative mindset
– Comfort reaching out to many teams proactively
– Understanding of backend engineering concepts
– Confidence making quick decisions
– Ability to take on large responsibilities independently
– Empathy when delegating and working with others
– Enjoyment of being the “glue” that connects teams

Our stack includes:

– Notion
– Asana
– Miro
– Figma
– Python‑based development framework
– Database management
– API design (GraphQL, REST)

Helpful but not required:

– Experience in fast‑paced environments
– Experience in the energy industry

Why you’ll love working here:

Salary is flexible—ask us during your recruiter call. We want to match your experience with the right compensation and ensure salary isn’t a barrier to applying.

Octopus Energy Group has a unique culture built on autonomy, learning, and rapid decision‑making. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks that matter. We were named Best Company to Work For in 2022, one of Glassdoor’s 50 Best Places to Work, and a top 10 company for senior leadership. Our CEO has even recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. You can explore UK perks at Octopus Employee Benefits.

Our hiring process typically takes up to four weeks and is flexible based on your needs. Your recruiter will support you through every stage. If you have questions, contact hiring@octoenergy.com.

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

We want you to have everything you need to thrive with us. If you require any accommodations or have specific preferences, tell us—we’ll adapt the process to help you perform at your best.

Research shows that some people, including women, hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re interested, please apply—you may be exactly who we’re looking for. We value honest, empathetic people with diverse skills and perspectives. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we ensure fairness, inclusivity, and equal access for everyone.