Lead Backend Engineer - Low Carbon Tech (LCT)

📋 Description

• Take ownership of core initiatives with cross-functional alignment.
• Partner with Product to drive quarterly goals and roadmap.
• Mentor teammates, onboard new colleagues, and foster safe collaboration.
• Guide technical discussions and shape engineering culture.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ yrs backend dev; strong systems design; PostgreSQL/MySQL; cloud experience.
• Leadership potential; eager to support a team.
• Interest in AI tools to accelerate iteration while ensuring quality.
• Clear comms; translate technical constraints and risks to non-tech stakeholders.
• Curious about green tech; focus on software, not hardware.
• Tech: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Celery, REST, GraphQL, AWS.

🎁 Benefits

• Unique culture with autonomy and ownership.
• Award-winning workplace culture and recognition.
• Octopus Employee Benefits package.
• Hybrid/remote working options and flexibility.