Software Engineer, Python/Django
Kraken
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Spain
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About the role
- 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.
- Kraken Customer
- What we do: build the most AI-driven, innovative, forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimizing resources to delivering cost-effective, exceptional customer experiences through advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS), billing, meter data management, CRM, and AI-driven communications, Kraken is 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.
- Our team
- All technology is written and maintained by a multi-discipline engineering team of around 900 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 .
- Kraken is a great place to learn, work with some talented engineers and level-up your skills.
Requirements
- 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)
- Domain modelling
- HTTP and REST APIs
- Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
- Celery and async processing
- Postgres
- English & Spanish
- Plus experience in the following would be a bonus:
- AWS
- Terraform, Packer, Consul
- React and Redux
Benefits
- Kraken has an unique culture. **An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
- Visit our perks hub - Kraken Employee Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonDjangoDomain modellingHTTPREST APIsCeleryasync processingPostgresReactRedux
Soft Skills
problem-solvingdiligentthoughtful