Senior Software Engineer (Remote - AEST timezone) - Kraken Distribution

Kraken is a technology company building an AI-driven platform for energy management, including customer information systems, billing, and meter data management. This role involves shaping the technical direction of a new product group for distribution network needs, developing scalable software solutions, and integrating with energy systems.

• Defining and driving the technical direction for new software capabilities on the Kraken platform to support distribution network needs
• Designing and developing scalable and resilient software solutions that integrate with and extend the core Kraken platform
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including global product teams, to align development efforts and support changes to the underlying product
• Contributing to domain understanding and technical problem-solving specific to the energy distribution sector within the Kraken ecosystem
• Writing and maintaining robust Python and Django code, including asynchronous processing, ensuring compatibility and leveraging the Kraken platform
• Working on integrations with relevant energy systems, ensuring seamless data flow within the Kraken architecture

• A proven track record as a senior engineer of successfully working across modern diverse technology stacks and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new languages and frameworks
• Experience working within complex and/or regulated industries, understanding the unique challenges and considerations involved
• Solid experience with server-side development and a passion for writing clean, well-tested code
• Familiarity with modern web frameworks and API design principles (e.g., REST, GraphQL)
• Experience with asynchronous processing and task queues
• Proficiency in working with PostgreSQL
• Experience with cloud platforms (like AWS), infrastructure-as-code tools, and front-end technologies (like React/Redux)

• Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Australia, and USA
• In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.5
• Kraken is committed to fostering growth and provides an excellent environment to learn and work alongside talented engineers, offering significant opportunities to level up your skills