Senior Software 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.

• Design and develop a new Quoting system to enable our clients to quote their customers quickly and accurately.
• Develop scalable frameworks and APIs that enable flexible, self‑serve quoting across multiple product types (Supply, Services, Goods).
• Abstract specific problems into generic building blocks that clients can use to build and modify their systems.
• Work in a multi‑disciplinary software engineering team solving design challenges, domain modeling, and technical problems.
• Address difficult design challenges in the energy market, ensuring strong attention to detail amidst complex, outdated, and process‑heavy environments.
• Contribute to a company that’s fighting climate change, supporting our parent company in solar generation, wind, and anaerobic digestion.

• Ability to think abstractly to solve general problems, not directly tied with an immediate user need.
• Skills in identifying performance bottlenecks and optimising code.
• Experience with developing development frameworks or language design.
• Proven ability to design and deliver high‑performing, scalable systems.
• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑moving, remote‑first environment.
• Experience in designing scalable and maintainable systems, with a solid understanding of design patterns and best practices.
• Celery and async processing.
• Postgres, REST and Graph
  
  QL APIs.

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! We cover salary on a call with one of our recruiters. We want to match your experience with the correct salary.
• Kraken has an unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Autonomy, wide range of amazing co‑owners, and projects that break new ground. Perks you actually care about are rewarded.
• Visit our perks hub – Kraken Employee Benefits.

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Australia. In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference, please contact us at inclusionh and we’ll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic.

Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.