London, UK / Brighton, UK
Octopus Electric Vehicles 🚙 – Product & Technology /
Full-time /
Hybrid
What we do. Electric Car Leasing
Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced technical leader to shape and grow our software engineering team as we scale further and build our intelligent EV leasing platform. In this pivotal role you’ll be responsible for our development approach, driving team efficiency & satisfaction, while fostering a collaborative work environment. The rate of technological change has never been faster and you’ll be key in helping Octopus EV succeed in this world.
What You'll Do
- Unite the technical vision and integrated platform strategy
- Own the composition and squad structure of the engineering and technical teams
- Scale team - from the existing four squads - to accelerate delivery and improve efficiency
- Implement and refine agile methodologies with a bias for outcomes over process
- Coach team members to foster their personal growth and career development
- Lead on the use on KPIs to drive continuous improvement in team outcomes
- Champion knowledge sharing and best practices
- Promote a culture of innovation
What You'll Need
- 5 to 7 years in a leading technology role, particularly in fast paced scale ups
- Track record with growing teams while demonstrating continuous improvement
- Expertise with delivering against a wider technology strategy
- History of mentorship and personal development of team members
- A bias for action and getting things doneInterest in sustainability is desirable
- Background in software engineering is preferable
About Us
The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.
We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.
Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.
We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
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.
