Software Engineer, Estimation, Kraken.tech
Python/Django, Software Engineering, Backend Engineering
End-to-end, AI powered operating system for utilities
Job no longer available
End-to-end, AI powered operating system for utilities
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make a big green dent in the universe by helping utilities transform their operations to improve the lives of 1 billion people by accelerating the energy transition.
Role
Who you are
- We're looking for someone with a general interest in technology and problem-solving; someone diligent and thoughtful
- It would be helpful to have experience/expertise in the following (in rough priority order):
- Python, Django (or equiv. web framework), Spark/PySpark/Databricks, Domain modelling, HTTP and REST APIs
- Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
- Celery and async processing, Postgres, GraphQL
- Plus experience in the following would be a bonus: AWS
What the job involves
- All technology is written and maintained by a multi-discipline engineering team of around 450 people globally
- This includes server-side, client-side and mobile engineers working closely with UX experts, copywriters and designers
- We follow a Kanban-like approach, using Google docs and Asana to specify and manage work; Github, CircleCI and Terraform Enterprise as part of an immutable-infrastructure, continuous delivery pipeline; and Loggly, Sentry and Cloudwatch to measure performance and monitor production
- Some of our coding conventions are open-source
- Octopus is a great place to learn, work with some talented engineers and level-up your skills
- On the server-side, we mainly use Python. Most of our websites are powered by Django and the Django-REST-framework
- We also use Pandas, Numpy and Jupyter for analysis and forecasting, plus Celery, RabbitMQ, SQS and Airflow for background processing
- We use AWS heavily, employing most of the "Hashistack" (eg Packer, Consul, Terraform) as part of a continuous deployment pipeline. See, for example, Django, ELB health checks and continuous delivery
- Client-side, we use React, Redux and SASS; our mobile apps are built using native code or React Native
- We have lots of difficult design challenges to solve. The utilities market is complicated, outdated and process-heavy - there's an awful lot of domain modelling that we need to get right. Strong attention to detail is essential
- We have challenging technical problems to solve; like processing tens of millions of meter readings a day
- We need the right technology in place to handle this smoothly as well as feeding data into a machine learning pipeline that models and predicts consumption
- Or thinking about how we adapt Kraken to improve other utilities like water and broadband
- There's a great opportunity for disruption in the energy market. The big suppliers still dominate, but are not exactly popular
- The energy landscape is changing as we move to more dis-aggregated forms of generation, with less predictability, more dynamism and smarter technology
- You'll be working for a company that’s fighting climate change. Our generation arm is the largest investor in solar generation, and is funding wind and anaerobic digestion
- As a supplier, we're helping people to use greener technology and renewable energy, all helping move the UK towards a lower carbon future
- Develop core product features and shape the technical foundation
- Lead initiatives that drive positive change and improvements
- Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective communication across teams
- Resolve critical bugs and incidents, driving efficiency and improvement
- Mentor and onboard team members, supporting their growth and performance
- Address monitoring gaps and handle escalations independently
Our take
Kraken is an AI-powered platform for utilities, helping energy, water, and telecom companies automate their operations and improve customer service. Its an end-to-end solution making it easier for utilities to improve and cut costs while also enhancing their service quality.
Its success speaks for itself too, with clients like EDF, Tokyo Gas, and Octopus Energy. With over 60M customer accounts managed across 30 countries, Kraken is making waves by reducing operational costs by 40%, proving its ability to deliver results.
Most recently, the company acquired Jedlix, a leader in smart EV charging. This deal expands Kraken's ability to offer smarter, greener charging solutions and is a sure way for the company to see even more success as it continues to scale globally.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
17 people
Nina Möger, Transformation Director
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2019
$0.2m
GRANT
Dec 2017
$7.6m
SERIES A
Total funding: $8.8m
Company benefits
- Equity option scheme: Everyone who works at Kraken owns a part of the business with shares in the Octopus Energy Group. So as the company grows we all benefit
- Holidays: We don't count your holiday days. We trust everyone to work hard and take as much time off as they need
- Flexible working: We're happy for you to work in a way that's best for you. Need to pick the kids up from school or work from home? That's not a problem. It's important to us that everyone has a positive work-life balance
- Free breakfast: Our offices are always stocked with fresh fruit, breakfast, snacks, great coffee and soft drinks. Weekly on a Friday we all get together (including virtually) for company updates and drinks
- For parents: We can arrange access to tax free childcare, as well as maternity and paternity pay
- Team events and activities: Participate in team events and cohesion activities to build stronger connections
- Health Insurance: We’ll provide comprehensive coverage with Alan and access to Alan Mind.
- Transportation: If you cycle to the office we’ll support you by up to €600/year, if you use public transport we'll reimburse 75% of your Navigo pass. If you use both, we'll support you by up to €900/year
- Green energy discount: Enjoy a 32% discount on green energy compared to the regulated tariff
- Year-end gift voucher: Receive a €100 gift voucher at the end of each year
- Gymlib subscription: Get a subscription to Gymlib for access to a wide variety of fitness options
- Meal vouchers: Enjoy €10 Ticket Restaurant cards for meal expenses
- NGO support days: Benefit from three additional RTT days (Reduction of Working Time) to support NGO work, every year
Company values
- Freedom & Responsibility
- Get Sh*t Done
- Customer Obsessed
Company HQ
Fitzrovia, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Amir Orad
(CEO)Amir joined Kraken in 2024 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the CEO and Chairman at Sisense for over 8 years. They also worked at NICE Actimize for over 7 years, serving as the CEO for 4.
James Eddison
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experienced CTO having previously served at Tangent Comminutions, Tangent Labs, and Clairpoint.
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