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Lead 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 worldwide 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.
Kraken Customer
What We Do
We build the most AI-driven, innovative, forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimising resources to delivering cost-effective, exceptional customer experiences through:
- Advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS)
- Billing
- Meter data management
- CRM
- AI-driven communications
We are powering the next wave of innovation in the energy industry.
Why We Do It
Future energy will not look like energy as we know it today. We need to not just think about our future, but build for it. Now.
Job Opportunity
Role: Team Lead – Costing Framework EU
The Costing Framework powers Kraken’s billing system for metered energy consumption and plays a critical role in allowing us to deploy changes rapidly and deliver impact at scale.
As Team Lead, you will be a critical member of Kraken’s engineering organisation. You will work closely with Product Manager and APAC squad lead, guiding product development through informed prioritisation and product objectives.
This role focuses on:
- Building a high-functioning team
- Shipping and maintaining high-quality systems
- Keeping Kraken’s culture strong as we scale
What You’ll Do
1. Leadership & Communication
- Represent the team upward and outward with confidence
- Communicate proactively, badly, and respectfully
- Keep the team informed about priorities and changes
- Advocate for your team while challenging constructively
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2. Team Management & Support
- Stay aware of team capacity, stress, and wellbeing
- Run 1:1s and offer coaching & mentorship
- Nurture a collaborative, motivated team culture
- Make and carry out difficult decisions for the good of the team and Kraken
3. Product & Delivery Oversight
- Align the team to product vision and long-term goals
- Maintain technical quality and improve systems thinking
- Guide team planning, delivery, and retros
- Translate large goals into achievable milestones
4. Strategic Decision-Making
- Make resource and prioritisation trade-offs
- Contribute to hiring and talent development
- Distribute work fairly and rotate responsibilities
- Create clarity in ambiguous or shifting contexts
5. Operational Excellence
- Oversee or delegate rituals (planning, stand-ups, reviews)
- Connect team delivery to product-group and company-level goals
- Partner closely with key stakeholders
- Remove blockers — technical, process, or people-related
What You’ll Need
- Experience with line management of at least 3 people
- A strong software engineering background, with minimum 5 years of experience
- Comfortable working asynchronously
- Clear, regular communication
- Strategic thinking and the ability to translate that to action
- Advocacy for your team and its products
- A commitment to mentorship and support
- Strong organisational habits
What This Role Is Not
This isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about enabling the team — scaling through delegation, coaching, and people systems. Your value comes from what the team delivers, not just your personal output.
About Kraken
Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Australia, and the USA. In the UK, we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor, with a 4.5 score. For more details about our teams and culture, check out the Welcome to the Jungle site.
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