Senior Backend Engineer

Full Timesenior

Houston (US)Posted 8 days ago

Role Overview

Octoenergy is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer. This is a full-time role in Houston (US). Part of Octoenergy's Backend hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Backend roles is $165k-$216k (based on 108 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Welcome to the future of energy

Octopus is a tech-powered energy company. We believe technology has the power to address our greatest challenge, climate change, while also delivering incredible service and customer experience.

We are changing the way people interact with their energy company - by making it approachable, low cost, easy-to-understand, and most importantly, 100% renewable.

What will you be doing?

Octopus Energy Engineering is responsible for the sites, services, and tariffs that are used by the millions of Octopus Energy customers worldwide. From building the latest, cutting-edge time-of-use tariffs, to helping customers actually enjoy tasks like providing meter readings through our wheel of fortune - and everything in between.

You’ll find a wide variety of challenges in the work we do as we help push the energy revolution forward. Our teams are multi-disciplined and collaborate between countries, meaning you have what you need to get the right people together and build the next great thing.

We are looking for a SeniorBackend Engineer based in the US to join our global backend team at OE Engineering.

We embrace flat hierarchies and an open, agile culture that fosters innovation, flexibility, and creativity. We don’t hang our personalities up with our coats and nor should you.

At Octopus, we hire great people who get stuff done, all whilst being themselves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Octoenergy?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Octoenergy. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Senior Backend Engineer position at Octoenergy located?

This position is based in Houston (US). Octoenergy has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Backend Engineer at Octoenergy earn?

Octoenergy has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Backend Engineer role at Octoenergy posted?

This role was posted on July 13, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Backend Engineer role at Octoenergy require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Octoenergy lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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