Senior Frontend Engineer (m/w/d)

Octopus Energy started in the UK with a bold idea: to become the first truly digital energy supplier.

Requirements

• Deep and profound experience with modern JS frameworks (Next.js, Remix, Vue, etc.)
• Expertise in the architecture of scalable web applications using modern patterns (server-side rendering, server components, etc.)
• Experience taking problems, rather than strict guidelines, and developing well fitting solutions, collaborating with others where necessary
• A keen eye for and expertise in accessibility — it's an integral part of your workflow, not an afterthought
• Clear thoughts on how to spend your time in the most impactful way. There’s always enough to do, but not everything is equally important
• Excellent proactive communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Conscious and responsible use of LLMs (Large Language Models) to assist with coding: you stay in control — AI is your tool, not the other way around
• English (C1 or above): Required for day-to-day collaboration with international engineering teams, code reviews, technical documentation, and participation in cross-team discussions
• German (C1 or above): Required for effective communication with local stakeholders and business partners
• Python knowledge — our language of choice in the backend
• Experience in the energy sector
• Experience in adjacent fields (Backend, Infrastructure, UX Design etc.)
• TypeScript
• React & Next.js – hosted on Vercel
• GraphQL
• CSS-in-JS (currently PandaCSS)
• Vitest, React Testing Library & Playwright
• Python (Django)
• GraphQL
• Monthly public transport subsidy
• Monthly lunch allowance
• Discounted bike leasing
• Company pension plan
• Share options from Octopus Energy Group Ltd.
• Advice and support for childcare via HeyNanny
• Monthly childcare allowance
• Parental leave bonus: We top up your parental allowance for 3 months so you can enjoy your parental leave more comfortably
• Subsidies for fitness programs via Wellpass
• Support for your mental well-being with our partner Open Up
• Attractive training and career development opportunities
• Regular in-house tech talks
• Participation in conferences, meet-ups and trade fairs
• Reading and discussing tech books in our book club
• Possibilities to explore other domains that aren’t directly related to your day to day work