Data Engineer (Tech Lead/Staff)

• Own and optimise the data platform architecture to improve reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Shape the direction of the growing data team and coach team members on best practices.
• Build new data sources and pipelines, and develop/deploy ML infrastructure to support AI use cases.

This role directly contributes to decarbonising the UK's vehicle fleet by building data infrastructure that enables sustainable electric vehicle leasing and supports the transition to net zero.

• Experience operating at Staff/Tech Lead level in data engineering.
• Passion for decarbonisation and ability to work with ambiguity.
• Experience with distributed data processing, monitoring, testing, and data quality.
• Proficiency in Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Spark, dbt, Terraform, and data warehousing (e.g., Databricks).

Competitive salary (discussed during recruitment), Octopus Energy Group culture with autonomy and co-ownership, dog-friendly offices, and recognition as a top workplace (Sunday Times best company 2024, Glassdoor 50 best places to work 2022).

Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of Octopus Energy Group, aims to make switching to electric vehicles seamless and affordable, driving sustainable change and decarbonising the planet through fair pricing and excellent customer experience.