Solutions Engineer

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

Our ideal Solution Engineer would be an individual keen to solve real-world problems to deliver value to clients through answering questions, performing root cause analysis and marshalling requests to the development teams within a collaborative, community-based environment.

You will need to be technically sharp; a continual learner; naturally inquisitive and people oriented; responsible for case management of client queries we receive and deep diving into our applications to diagnose issues.

• Serve as a technical escalation point and subject matter expert for complex, high-priority client queries and incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Translate complex technical and business challenges into strategic product proposals that directly influence the product roadmap and drive significant client value.
• Training clients to use the Residential Flex product effectively and provide supporting documentation.
• Identify, architect, and implement large-scale automation and self-service initiatives (e.g., tooling, advanced scripting, documentation structure) to reduce operational overhead for the entire CSE team and enhance the client experience.
• Work closely with a range of teams from the full technology stack (Engineering, Product & Partnerships).
• Provide technical expertise and onboarding support for clients to support post-sales processes.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level CSEs on complex technical problem-solving, client communication, and overall technical account strategy.
• (Optional) contribute to our 24x7 support model by taking part in our (paid) on call rota.

• Exceptional strategic problem-solving and analytical skills with a proven ability to independently diagnose, scope, and resolve complex technical, product, and business challenges for large-scale enterprise clients.
• Familiarity with object oriented programming languages & back-end and software engineering practices (e.g., version control, CI/CD, testing frameworks) sufficient to review code, advise clients on API usage & understand system architectures.
• A deep understanding of how systems interact and experience in troubleshooting modern architectures.
• Proven track record of driving and owning high-stakes technical conversations with key stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling business strategies.
• A drive to get things done in a collaborative environment, with an ability to effectively work across functions (e.g. sales, product, engineering).
• A proven ability to multitask & operate with autonomy and ownership in a fast-paced environment, prioritising competing high-stakes technical issues and strategic projects.
• A demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional strategic initiatives (e.g., defining a new integration pattern, launching a new support channel) and effectively lead collaboration across Sales, Product, and Engineering.
• Meticulous attention to detail in technical documentation, system design, and communication.
• An interest in learning about the electricity system and how grid scale renewable energy sources to keep the lights on and the network stable. There are no experts, this area is changing so you’ll be learning what a flexible electricity system is along with us.

• Technical background in a B2B SaaS business with hands‑on experience developing, deploying, and supporting microservices and cloud‑native applications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Demonstrable…