Is Octopus Energy a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Octopus Energy have rated their employer with 4.9 out of 5 stars in 46 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Octopus Energy employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Octopus Energy now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Octopus Energy .

Does Octopus Energy pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Octopus Energy with 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Octopus Energy.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Octopus Energy?

98% of Software Developer employees at Octopus Energy would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 8% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Octopus Energy with a 5.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.8 rating for diversity and inclusion, 5.0 rating for culture and values and 4.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Octopus Energy?

Energy Specialist (671) , Electrician (83) , Team Leader (57) , Software Engineer (43) , Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (38) , Customer Service Representative (37) , Smart Meter Engineer (37) , Operations Manager (36) , Smart Tech Specialist (32) , Brand Ambassador (24) , Customer Service (23) , Sales Specialist (23) , Senior Software Engineer (23) , Plumber (22) , Credit Specialist (19)

What are the pros of working at Octopus Energy according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and lots of areas to expand knowledge and find the right role for you" ((in 179 reviews)); "great team and enjoy working with apprentices" ((in 93 reviews)); "Good work life balance here" ((in 68 reviews)); "good management here and wise one" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good training and focus on your development" ((in 52 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Octopus Energy according to real employee reviews?

"8. Pay is low for level and quantity of work required" ((in 61 reviews)); "Low salary but thats par for the course in what are called unskilled jobs within the UK." ((in 39 reviews)); "Progression is awful" ((in 12 reviews)); "Unstructured, could be chaotic sometimes, senior management trying to do too many initiatives and ending up confusing and suffocating the juniors" ((in 8 reviews))

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Octopus Energy Software Developer reviews

4.9

98% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

Greg Jackson

98% approve of CEO

98% positive business outlook

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5.0

Culture & values

5.0

Work/Life balance

4.9

Career opportunities

4.8

Diversity & inclusion

4.8

Senior management

4.3

Compensation and benefits

Software Developer employees have rated Octopus Energy with 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Octopus Energy is rated 34% above average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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46 reviews

5.0

May 13, 2026

Spread Octopus Tentacles Everywhere!!!

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The Pros, where do I even start? 1. Great company culture. 2. Loads of food and snacks, especially from different cultures. 3. Great work events and offsites 4. Loads of autonomy 5. Great work-life balance 6. Loads of opportunities for career growth. 7. Loads of opportunities for personal development. 8. Great working environment. 9. Good benefits There's so much I could say but you as the reader are probably sold. I'll say come and join so you can enjoy as well. Since joining Octopus after being made redundant, I have never enjoyed working as much as I do now. I feel like I am part of a family instead of just a normal 9 to 5. The more I get involved, the more I immersed I feel and I feel part of a family making a difference in the world. Since joining I have felt a massive increase in productivity, knowledge and confidence. So I am super happy being part of the Constantine Family.

Cons

I don't have an cons funnily enough.

5.0

May 12, 2026

Supportive environment with clear progression and great benefits

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Clear progression. - Autonomy and trust off the bat. - Everyone is supportive and friendly. - Good Benefits. - Flexible and understanding. Always chill about popping out for an appointment if needed. - Everybody (or at least the majority of people seem to) have a similar passion for the planet, which is very refreshing.

Cons

No cons thus far for me.

5.0

Mar 20, 2026

Great place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very trusted and free to do what you think adds value. Positive and fast moving, great people.

Cons

A start up mentality which sometimes battles being the size that it is, a lot of people with a lot of freedom is good but challenging to keep work consistent and optimised.

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