The Role
About Octopus ElectroverseWe’re making electric vehicle ownership as smart and as simple as possible by building the giant, virtual charging platform of the future.
In just four years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players globally, with over 1 million connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more.
But it’s just the start: we’re busy expanding internationally, working with more automotive and tech partners, building exciting new features at scale, and creating the integrated charging experiences of the future - all in the name of making public EV charging super simple for customers.
Electroverse is a multifunctional team made up of product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused together on making Octopus the go-to name in EV charging.
This Role
We are seeking a passionate data professional to drive the electrification of transport by transforming complex information into strategic assets. You will work with a rich variety of datasets, including charge point telemetry, user behaviour, marketing campaigns, sales figures, and operational metrics. Your day to day will be to present data with the aim of uncovering actionable insights that enhance efficiency and guide decision-making across the entire business.
This role offers end-to-end ownership of the data pipeline. This includes creating automated pipelines, and shaping the foundational framework for how we leverage data to succeed.
What you’ll do…
- You'll create SQL data models with dbt to power dashboards and applications
- You'll develop and maintain data pipelines and automated processes in Airflow and Python
- You'll integrate third-party APIs and databases into our data flows
- You'll perform in-depth analysis and data transformations
- You'll prototype internal data applications and tools
- You'll ensure data quality and reliability throughout the lifecycle
- You'll collaborate with product, technology, commercial and strategy teams to deliver high-impact insights and tools
What you'll need (Core Skills):
- Analytics Engineering: Strong proficiency in SQL and data modeling with dbt to build clean, reliable, and performant data layers
- Dashboarding: Design and build intuitive, interactive dashboards that translate complex datasets into clear visual stories, enabling business teams to track metrics at a glance
- Ownership & Collaboration: Ability to work autonomously to scope ambiguous problems while collaborating closely with cross-functional business stakeholders
- Python to design, build, or maintain efficient data flows and API integrations
- Cloud data warehouses or lakehouses (we use Databricks)
- Orchestration tools like Airflow
- BI tools (like Lightdash) or building data apps (like Streamlit)
- Experience implementing agentic workflows using GenAI
- Passion for Net Zero: You don’t need to be deeply familiar with the EV market and products (we can teach that), but a passion for the transition to net zero is an excellent start What we work with...
- dbt for data modelling
- Lightdash and Databricks AI/BI Dashboards as business intelligence tools
- Databricks Delta Lake for data lake and warehouse storage and querying
- Python as our main programming language
- Jupyter and Jupyter Hub for notebook analytics and collaboration
- Circle CI for continuous deployment
- AWS cloud infrastructure
- Kubernetes for data services and task orchestration
- Airflow for job scheduling and tracking
- Parquet and Delta file formats on S3 for data lake storage
- Streamlit for data applications
Great if you have experience with (or want to learn!):
The projects will be varied and we’re looking for someone who can work autonomously and proactively to scope problems and solve and deliver pragmatic solutions
💚 Why else you'll love it here 💚
• 💰 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• 🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership
• 🎁 Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀
P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we’d love to help!
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
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The Company
What We Do
We’re not your typical energy company. We want to change energy for the better by making it greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone. Not only are we one of the biggest generators of renewable energy in the UK, we’re also one of the top-rated energy suppliers.
