Senior Fullstack Software Engineer (Python/React)

Location: Hybrid or remote in the United Kingdom, with locations in London and Brighton

Company

Octopus Electric Vehicles is a UK startup building electric car leasing, charging, and energy experiences as part of hirify.global Group.

What you will do

• Build and maintain APIs and integrations with internal and third-party services.
• Develop frontend applications for customer and internal products.
• Design performant systems that work consistently across modern browsers and devices.
• Work in a cross-functional team on products for customers and internal users.
• Take ownership of features from inception through delivery and maintain high-quality, sustainable code.
• Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to technical decisions.

Requirements

• Expertise in Python and React.
• Experience working with multiple data sources and designing expressive GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries.
• Strong understanding of coding principles and software best practices.
• Experience building robust, scalable, and maintainable software.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and ownership of feature delivery.

Nice to have

• TypeScript and Next.js experience.
• AWS and infrastructure-as-code experience.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and systems.
• Production experience with AI technology and tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous environment focused on learning, quick decision-making, and rapid product development.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace with support for interview accommodations.
• Dog-friendly offices with provisions for colleagues with allergies.
• Employee benefits and practical perks are available through the Octopus benefits program.
• AI tools may support parts of the hiring process, while final decisions are made by the Talent team.