Lead Software Engineer (Python/Django)

Hybrid

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.

The Team Lead plays a critical role in Kraken’s engineering organisation. You will work closely with the team's Product Manager to guide product development through informed prioritisation and product objectives.

You’re expected to balance:

- Operational effectiveness

- Team support and wellbeing

- Strategic product alignment

- Technical leadership

This role is about building a high-functioning team, shipping and maintaining high-quality systems, and keeping Kraken’s culture strong as we scale.

Core Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Communication

Represent the team upward and outward with confidence

Communicate proactively, clearly, and respectfully

Keep the team informed about priorities and changes

Advocate for your team while challenging constructively

2. Team Management & Support

Stay aware of team capacity, stress, and wellbeing

Run 1:1s and offer coaching and 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, standups, reviews)

Connect team delivery to product-group and company-level goals

Partner closely with key stakeholders

Remove blockers — technical, process, or people-related

What Makes a Great Team Lead?

A strong Lead Software Engineer at Kraken demonstrates:

Clear, regular communication

Strategic thinking and the ability to translate that to action

Advocacy for their team and its products

A commitment to mentorship and support

Strong organisational habits

What This Role Isn’t - This isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about enabling the team — scaling through delegation, coaching, and systems. Your value comes from what the team delivers, not just your personal output.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, you'll also have experience in the following (in rough priority order):

Python

Django

Domain modelling

HTTP and REST APIs

Writing robust and fault-tolerant software

Celery and async processing

Postgres

Plus experience in the following would be a bonus:

AWS

Terraform, Packer, Consul

Ability to speak Japanese would be a plus

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