Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django)

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.

🏠 Where you'll fit in: Kraken’s technology is written and maintained by a multi-discipline engineering team of around 1,400 people globally, which includes server-side, client-side, and mobile engineers. We follow an agile way of working, where individual teams are given the freedom to choose the tools that are most appropriate for managing their work. Kraken is a great place to learn, work with talented engineers and level-up your skills. Some of our coding conventions are open-source. Our technology Our backend developers use Python. Most of our websites are powered by Django and GraphQL (Graphene). Our CircleCI CI/CD pipeline runs tens of thousands of tests, deploying into AWS EKS defined by Terraform over 100 times per day and observed with tools like Sentry and Datadog. This allows us to move fast and at scale, without compromising reliability. Teams work differently but the commitment to quality is the same. Developers at Kraken are empowered to use cutting-edge AI tools and models. Any generated code is still owned by a human. What we do Kraken Engineering has multiple disciplinary groups with their own management structures and teams working together to create a unified Kraken that can be deployed to any territory in the world to achieve clients’ goals. At Kraken, you won't be boxed into one rigid path. Depending on your strengths and interests, you might find yourself modeling local energy markets, scaling a financial product across international territories, or driving the core comms engine behind all Kraken communications. Alternatively, you could be working directly with clients to enhance Kraken to solve their business needs or localise a particular market and help onboard their customers into the system. Whichever team you join, you’ll be solving complex problems with a group of genuinely great people. 📍Location  We are growing our team in Melbourne but we are also open to candidates remote within Australia. Many members work remotely with the understanding that they will occasionally be asked to attend special events or meetings.

🚀 What you’ll own: Senior Engineers have not only strong engineering skills, but the ability to make cross-team and organizational impacts.

Technical & Architectural Ownership: Build robust, fault-tolerant software using Python, Django, GraphQL, Celery, and PostgreSQL. Apply deep architectural knowledge (e.g., separation of concerns, interfaces and refactoring practices like the Strangler Fig pattern or Chesterton’s Fence) to solve complex domain modeling challenges.

Leadership & Execution: Take on large milestones, driving their direction and cadence to consistently hit target dates while managing technical trade-offs.

Cross-Domain Bridge: Connect your team with related teams on cross-functional projects, quickly catching up on unfamiliar concepts and identifying critical points across domains.

Communication & Risk Management: Articulate technical points clearly across domains and to stakeholders at all levels of technical literacy using a "strong opinions, loosely held" approach.

Documentation & Standards: Set standards through your code and actions, ensure features and rollouts are thoroughly documented, and raise the engineering bar across the organization.

Mentorship: Sponsor and mentor engineers, helping them grow and reach the standards needed for promotion.

🧠 What you'll bring to the party: Python & Django (or equivalent web framework)

Domain modeling and architectural design

GraphQL

Writing robust and fault-tolerant software

Celery and async processing

PostgreSQL

⭐️Bonus points:

AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes

Experience with one or more frontend frameworks

💜 What you'll love about us: Flexible working environment - genuine work life balance here, we are in the top 5 companies in the UK , we treat you as a human, and do our best to make work and life merge smoothly together

Equity Options Scheme - you own your own part of the business, share options in Kraken so we all work together towards success

Office - have a certain tech requirement? We’ll do our best to get it. We also have drinks, snacks and a coffee machine at the office space on Bourke street.

Your development is important - we support and help with development including internal and external courses, learning, study support etc, all bespoke to you

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. 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 inclusion@kraken.tech 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. 

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Please note that, in line with our current recruitment policy, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the country that they're applying to, at the time of application.