Frontend Engineer II - Flexibility

Leading energy technology (EnTech) company providing green and flexible energy solutions, backed by Generation fund co-chaired by Al Gore.
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
Energy · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Frontend Engineer II - Flexibility

Octopus Energy Group, Europe's best-funded green tech start-up, is seeking a Frontend Engineer II to join their Flexibility Team. This role sits at the intersection of renewable energy and cutting-edge technology, where you'll build applications that help customers manage their energy usage efficiently.

The position involves working on industry-leading smart products like Intelligent Octopus Go and Agile Octopus, which help customers save money while supporting green energy initiatives. You'll be using a modern tech stack including React, Next.js, GraphQL, and TypeScript to create scalable, high-performance applications that serve millions of customers worldwide.

As part of the Flexibility Team, you'll collaborate with product, design, and marketing teams to deliver impactful projects that advance the energy revolution. The role requires strong frontend development skills, experience with building accessible websites, and the ability to handle large-scale tasks independently.

Octopus Energy offers a unique culture where innovation and autonomy are celebrated. They've been recognized as one of the best places to work, winning multiple awards including being named the best company to work for in 2022. The company provides a flexible working environment with a hybrid setup based in London, UK.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the frontend stack, experience in building scalable applications, and an empathetic approach to collaboration. While not essential, knowledge of Python and experience with content management systems would be beneficial. The company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package through their UK perks hub.

This role presents an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that contribute to a sustainable future while being part of a rapidly growing, award-winning organization that values technical excellence and innovation.

Last updated 10 days ago

Responsibilities For Frontend Engineer II - Flexibility

  • Build and maintain onboarding applications for energy usage management
  • Work on smart products like Intelligent Octopus Go and Agile Octopus
  • Collaborate with product, design and marketing teams
  • Develop customer-facing applications for energy management
  • Build scalable frontend solutions for high-traffic applications

Requirements For Frontend Engineer II - Flexibility

React
TypeScript
Node.js
  • Strong knowledge of React, Next.js, GraphQL, TypeScript stack
  • Experience taking problems and developing strong solutions
  • Confidence tackling large-scale tasks individually
  • Empathetic approach to delegating work and collaborating
  • Ability to develop websites meeting strong accessibility guidelines
  • Experience building scalable, performant sites handling high traffic

Benefits For Frontend Engineer II - Flexibility

  • Flexible and unique company culture
  • Competitive salary (not disclosed but flexible based on experience)
  • Named best company to work for in 2022
  • Top 50 best places to work on Glassdoor
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Various employee benefits through UK perks hub

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