About the Role
As a Data Engineer, you will own the entire data domain within the Energy Metering business unit. You will be the driving force behind building and optimizing our data infrastructure, with a strong focus on highly efficient metering data management. You will operate within a strong network, managing your tasks independently while proactively seeking support from the global Octopus Energy Data Team for complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Take technical and strategic responsibility for the Data area of Energy Metering.
- Collaborate closely with the Octopus Energy Data Team to achieve local data goals.
- Retrieve metering data from gateway administration, validate it, and ensure reliable and performant API access for other systems.
- Extract customer project data from HubSpot and manage its storage, modeling, and processing in Databricks.
- Develop, automate, and optimize robust data pipelines (e.g., using Apache Airflow or dbt).
- Ensure data quality and availability in the Data Lake / Data Warehouse.
- Support Business Operations Managers by visualizing and making decision-relevant data accessible in dashboards.
Requirements
- Absolute hands-on mentality and strong execution skills.
- Proactive ownership and driving of initiatives.
- Strong team orientation and effective interface management.
- Optimal utilization of synergies with expert groups.
- Proficient in Python and SQL.
- Practical experience in API design, development, and integration.
- Proficient with Databricks (Spark/Data Lakes).
- Solid experience with HubSpot (or comparable CRM systems).
- In-depth experience in data validation, ETL/ELT processes, and building scalable data pipelines.
- Very good German and English language skills (written and spoken).
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- API Development
- Databricks
- Spark
- Data Lakes
- HubSpot
- CRM Systems
- Data Validation
- ETL
- ELT
- Data Pipelines
- Apache Airflow
- dbt
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Benefits
- Octopus Energy Group Ltd. share options
- Monthly public transport ticket subsidy
- Monthly lunch subsidy
- Discounted bicycle leasing
- Company pension plan
- Sustainable e-car leasing option
- Consulting and support for childcare via HeyNanny
- Monthly childcare subsidy
- Parental leave bonus (supplementing parental leave pay for 3 months)
- Subsidies for fitness activities via Wellpass
- Mental well-being support through partner Open Up
- Attractive further training and career advancement opportunities
- Free language courses via Busuu
- Birthday voucher
About the Company
- Energy Metering Germany GmbH is part of the Octopus Energy Group.
- We are an innovative metering point operator driving the energy transition through technical implementation.
- Our approach is digital, scalable, and practical.
- We build the connected energy infrastructure of tomorrow, from smart meter installations and wallbox solutions to complex 1:n solutions and CLS management.
- Our goal is to redefine metering point operation as the backbone of a flexible, data-driven energy system.
- We combine regulatory excellence with technical implementation competence and operational speed.
Equal Opportunity
- Octopuses come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. We welcome employees of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, origins, religions, beliefs, with or without disabilities.
- We only care about one thing: that you fit with us and are eager to make a difference.
