The Role
Design, implement and maintain scalable backend services in Python/Django. Build robust, fault-tolerant systems, implement REST and GraphQL APIs, handle async tasks with Celery, model complex domains, work with Postgres, onboard and mentor teammates, and contribute to CI/CD and observability practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
Our Kraken Team
All technology is written and maintained by a multi-discipline engineering team of around 500 people globally. Our engineers work in ‘super teams’ which are focused on key domains of our platform as well as other innovative products. This also includes server-side, client-side and mobile engineers working closely with UX experts, copywriters and designers.
Teams are empowered to choose a way of working that works for them, often opting for a Kanban-like approach. Notion and Asana are then used to specify and manage work; Github, CircleCI and Terraform Enterprise as part of an immutable-infrastructure, continuous delivery pipeline; and Datadog, Sentry and Cloudwatch to measure performance and monitor production.
Some of our coding conventions are open-source .
Kraken is a great place to learn, work with talented engineers and have a lot of fun.
What you'll do
You’ll love this role if you’re excited about coding a lot, in close collaboration with your highly experienced peers as part of a truly global team. You’ll ensure clean software design, choice of right technologies, and participate in building an application to very high standards that is designed for tremendous global impact.
As the team will grow, you’ll onboard other team members, ensure good documentation, clean code and contribute to establishing a great developer experience.
You'll be working for a company that’s fighting climate change.
As a SaaS company, we're helping people to use greener technology and renewable energy, all helping move the energy market towards a lower carbon future.
What you’ll need:
- Fluency and good communication in English and German, French, Italian or Spanish is a plus
- 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: You should have solid knowledge and experience in Python development to create efficient and scalable backend solutions.
- Django (or equivalent web framework): You have worked with Django or an equivalent web framework to support and accelerate web application development.
- Domain modeling: You possess competence in domain modeling and implementing these models into effective backend structures to support complex business logic.
- HTTP and REST APIs, as well as GraphQL: You have in-depth understanding and hands-on experience in developing and implementing both REST and GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient communication and flexibility between frontend and backend systems.
- Writing robust and fault-tolerant software: You can write robust and fault-tolerant software that runs smoothly and reliably even under adverse conditions.
- Celery and async processing: You have gained experience with Celery and asynchronous processing to efficiently handle tasks in the background and optimize backend performance.
- Postgres: You have knowledge and experience in working with Postgres to develop and manage database applications that meet scalability, performance, and data integrity requirements.
Our Benefits:
- An internationally positioned team with flat hierarchies and open and transparent communication
- We rely on flexible working hours
- Share options: You will have the opportunity to participate in the international success of Octopus Energy Group Ltd. through share options.
- Hybrid work: Whether you want to come to the office or stay at home, we're flexible!
- Language connects: Take your English skills to the next level with Udemy, our corporate language training provider
- For more exercise: Lease your favourite bicycle from us at a low price
- For a healthy work-life balance: train with Wellpass in over 6000 sports and health facilities all over Germany
- Eating makes you happy: We'll give you a monthly allowance of 108,45€ for your daily lunch (easily via app).
- For a relaxed commute to work: We reimburse you for public transport costs
- One less thing to worry about: we'll cover some of your childcare costs
- Whether online or offline - team cohesion and joint events are part of our everyday working life
- A stylish working environment in our Berlin office close to Prenzlauer Berg, or Munich in our office close to Ostbahnhof
- For a secure future: the opportunity to take out a company pension scheme through us
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, and in Germany we rate 4.7 on Kununu as a Top Company. 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 [email protected] 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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Skills Required
- Fluency in English and German
- General interest in technology and strong problem-solving skills
- Python development
- Django or equivalent web framework experience
- Domain modeling and implementing backend domain models
- HTTP, REST API and GraphQL design and implementation
- Writing robust, fault-tolerant software
- Experience with Celery and asynchronous/background processing
- Postgres database experience
- Knowledge of GitHub, CircleCI, Terraform Enterprise, Datadog, Sentry, CloudWatch, Notion, Asana
- Fluency in French, Italian or Spanish
Kraken Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kraken and has not been reviewed or approved by Kraken.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible working and policies such as flexible or unlimited leave alongside defined PTO and sick time are emphasized. This breadth allows time off to be tailored across regions.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, and vision in the US with company-paid life and AD&D, plus broad mental health and wellness supports. These provisions indicate robust health protection supplemented by wellbeing resources.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An equity option scheme and stock options make ownership accessible, with some roles also able to take a portion of pay in digital assets. This expands potential long-term value beyond base salary.
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The Company
What We Do
Kraken delivers transformational tech to utilities around the world to make the global transition to green energy quicker and more affordable. Part of the Octopus Energy Group.
