<div><b style="font-size:18px;">We can't hire everyone… but we can help them shine somewhere brilliant.</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">At Octopus, we're lucky to attract some incredibly talented humans. And while we can’t bring every talented person into our team, we can help them land somewhere that’s just as mission-driven. That’s why we’re sharing opportunities from MOPO; a company we’ve proudly backed through a strategic investment.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">MOPO is transforming access to clean, affordable energy across Sub-Saharan Africa with its pioneering solar battery technology. </b><span style="font-size:18px;">As part of our partnership to accelerate global electrification and leapfrog dirty fossil fuels, we’re supporting their hunt for exceptional talent. If you share our passion for tech-driven climate solutions, this could be your chance to make a serious impact.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Joining their existing growing Sheffield-based team, you'll be working to match their ambition to radically reimagine transport and energy in Africa through the development of the MOPO Platform - the digital backbone that powers our energy distribution network across the continent.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">You'll be working across the full stack using Python/Django, </span><a style="font-size:18px;" href="http://Vue.js">Vue.js</a><span style="font-size:18px;">, and MariaDB to build and maintain the platform that manages our solar hubs, battery networks, and the thousands of customers they serve daily. It's an exciting and varied challenge where your code directly</span></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">impacts lives and livelihoods.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Mopo are looking for a candidate to join their team to add capacity for their rapidly scaling platform and to help steer the direction of their technical architecture.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Working location</b></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">The role is based primarily in our Sheffield HQ, with up to two days working from home if desired. Occasional international travel to Sub-Saharan Africa is entirely optional, but is something they offer to all of their employees if they are interested.</span></div><br><br><h3>The role will interest you if... </h3><ul><li>You’re excited by the prospect of transforming the off-grid energy and e-mobility market in Africa</li><li>You have a passion for improving the lives of the customers who use our products</li><li>You are interested in working in a truly full-stack team</li></ul><h3>On a given day you'll likely...</h3><ul><li> Work collaboratively across the company to continuously refine how our platform can create the greatest impact, scale efficiently, and operate reliably for our users</li><li>Design, develop, and maintain features for the MOPO Platform that enhance functionality and user experience</li><li>Optimise database performance and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval for our growing network</li><li>Build intuitive and responsive web interfaces that work reliably in challenging connectivity environments</li><li>Integrate third-party APIs and services to extend platform capabilities</li><li>Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and champion best practices</li><li>Troubleshoot technical issues to ensure minimal disruption to our operations across four countries</li><li>Participate actively in Agile processes, contributing to planning and refinement sessions</li></ul><h3>We would like to hear from you if you have the following experience... </h3><ul><li>Strong proficiency in Python and Django for backend development</li><li>Good working knowledge of <a href="http://Vue.js">Vue.js</a> (or similar Javascript framework, e.g. React)</li><li>In-depth knowledge of MariaDB and SQL</li><li>RESTful API design and development</li><li>Version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Web security best practices and performance optimization</li><li>Server deployment and maintenance (e.g. nginx, cron, package managers)</li><li>Strong debugging skills (e.g. PyCharm debugger, pdb, Sentry)</li></ul><h3>The following would be a strong plus...</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of IoT or hardware integration</li><li>Experience with distributed systems or offline-first architectures</li><li>Background in energy, mobility, or fintech sectors</li></ul><br><div><b>Closing date for applications: 17th November 2025 12pm.</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>More about</b><b style="font-size:15px;"> MOPO:</b></div><div><span style="font-size:15px;">MOPO is on a mission to enable renewable energy access in underserved markets. Already operating in Nigeria, DRC, Sierra Leone and Liberia, our solar power stations distribute energy through proprietary MOPO Batteries managed by a network of local agents. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:15px;">Our model is already powering thousands of homes and small businesses - eliminating fossil fuel use and enabling livelihoods. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:15px;">With backing from Octopus Energy,  British International Investment, and Norfund, MOPO is scaling rapidly and is positioned to transform energy access and e-mobility across the continent</span></div>

<p><b>Welcome to the future of energy</b><br></p><p><b><span>We’re a leading energy technology company providing a better experience for our customers through transparency, automation and simplicity. Better for the planet, through real long-term investment in renewable generation and a low CO2 future. We make energy green and flexible for consumers, with fair and transparent pricing. Through our home developed platform, cloud-based billing, and sophisticated use of data science, modelling and AI, we’re redefining what is possible in energy.&nbsp;</span></b></p><p><b><br><span>Formerly operating as Evolve Energy, our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are extremely pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.</span></b></p><p><br>We recently secured over £500 million of investment from<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://octopus.energy/blog/octopus-energy-achieves-unicorn-status-investment-origin-energy/" data-mce-href="https://octopus.energy/blog/octopus-energy-achieves-unicorn-status-investment-origin-energy/">Origin,</a><span>&nbsp;</span>Australia's largest Energy Company and<a href="https://octopus.energy/press/octopus-energy-group-enters-asia-landmark-partnership-tokyo-gas/" data-mce-href="https://octopus.energy/press/octopus-energy-group-enters-asia-landmark-partnership-tokyo-gas/"><span>&nbsp;</span>Tokyo Gas,<span>&nbsp;</span></a>to help us continue on our mission.</p>

Fullstack Engineer

<div><b>We can't hire everyone… but we can help them shine somewhere brilliant.</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>At Octopus, we're lucky to attract some incredibly talented humans. And while we can’t bring every talented person into our team, we can help them land somewhere that’s just as mission-driven. That’s why we’re sharing opportunities from MOPO; a company we’ve proudly backed through a strategic investment.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>MOPO is transforming access to clean, affordable energy across Sub-Saharan Africa with its pioneering solar battery technology. </b><span>As part of our partnership to accelerate global electrification and leapfrog dirty fossil fuels, we’re supporting their hunt for exceptional talent. If you share our passion for tech-driven climate solutions, this could be your chance to make a serious impact.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Joining their existing growing Sheffield-based team, you'll be working to match their ambition to radically reimagine transport and energy in Africa through the development of the MOPO Platform - the digital backbone that powers our energy distribution network across the continent.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>You'll be working across the full stack using Python/Django, </span><a href="http://Vue.js">Vue.js</a><span>, and MariaDB to build and maintain the platform that manages our solar hubs, battery networks, and the thousands of customers they serve daily. It's an exciting and varied challenge where your code directly</span></div><div><span>impacts lives and livelihoods.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Mopo are looking for a candidate to join their team to add capacity for their rapidly scaling platform and to help steer the direction of their technical architecture.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Working location</b></div><div><span>The role is based primarily in our Sheffield HQ, with up to two days working from home if desired. Occasional international travel to Sub-Saharan Africa is entirely optional, but is something they offer to all of their employees if they are interested.</span></div><br><br><h3>The role will interest you if... </h3><ul><li>You’re excited by the prospect of transforming the off-grid energy and e-mobility market in Africa</li><li>You have a passion for improving the lives of the customers who use our&nbsp;products</li><li>You are interested in working in a truly full-stack team</li></ul><h3>On a given day you'll likely...</h3><ul><li> Work collaboratively across the company to continuously refine how our platform can create the greatest impact, scale efficiently, and operate reliably for our users</li><li>Design, develop, and maintain features for the MOPO Platform that enhance functionality and user experience</li><li>Optimise database performance and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval for our growing network</li><li>Build intuitive and responsive web interfaces that work reliably in challenging connectivity environments</li><li>Integrate third-party APIs and services to extend platform capabilities</li><li>Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and champion best practices</li><li>Troubleshoot technical issues to ensure minimal disruption to our operations across four countries</li><li>Participate actively in Agile processes, contributing to planning and refinement sessions</li></ul><h3>We would like to hear from you if you have the following experience... </h3><ul><li>Strong proficiency in Python and Django for backend development</li><li>Good working knowledge of <a href="http://Vue.js">Vue.js</a> (or similar Javascript framework, e.g. React)</li><li>In-depth knowledge of MariaDB and SQL</li><li>RESTful API design and development</li><li>Version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Web security best practices and performance optimization</li><li>Server deployment and maintenance (e.g. nginx, cron, package managers)</li><li>Strong debugging skills (e.g. PyCharm debugger, pdb, Sentry)</li></ul><h3>The following would be a strong plus...</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of IoT or hardware integration</li><li>Experience with distributed systems or offline-first architectures</li><li>Background in energy, mobility, or fintech sectors</li></ul><br><div><b>Closing date for applications: 17th November 2025 12pm.</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>More about</b><b> MOPO:</b></div><div><span>MOPO is on a mission to enable renewable energy access in underserved markets. Already operating in Nigeria, DRC, Sierra Leone and Liberia, our solar power stations distribute energy through proprietary MOPO Batteries managed by a network of local agents. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Our model is already powering thousands of homes and small businesses - eliminating fossil fuel use and enabling livelihoods. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span>With backing from Octopus Energy,  British International Investment, and Norfund, MOPO is scaling rapidly and is positioned to transform energy access and e-mobility across the continent</span></div>

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