[Hiring] Lead Platform Engineer @Kraken

Role Description

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 create the technology that redefines utilities and unlocks a new energy system of the future. By optimising renewable generation, building a more intelligent grid, and empowering utilities to deliver an exceptional customer experience, our operating system is transforming the industry worldwide. It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in energy. Join us on our mission to improve the lives of ONE BILLION humans within the decade and shape a cleaner, better future for everyone.

Where you'll fit in:

Our Global Platform Engineering Solutions team builds custom integration solutions with our clients and automates the build of the main Kraken Customer application. As the Lead, you will:

• Manage people across the US and EU.
• Coordinate with your APAC counterpart, delivery management, and global Platform leadership.
• Ensure a smooth process for just-in-time Kraken app delivery.
• Champion automation and solve unique client requirements.

What you’ll own:

• Technical Leadership
  • Work closely with the APAC Solutions lead, Director, Heads of Platform Engineering and Client Engineering to define strategic objectives and team direction.
  • Manage team priorities and ensure initiatives are completed within deadlines.
  • Support client use cases and integrations with a continuous improvement workstream.
  • Provide production support for highly-available, large-scale internet-facing distributed systems.
• People Management
  • Line manage 7-10 Platform Engineers in Solutions team across the US and EU.
  • Co-manage the global, follow-the-sun team and pipeline to support new client infrastructure builds.
  • Set clear performance expectations and regularly review individual and team performance.
  • Lead a strong team culture with open communication, trust, and inclusive team environment.
  • Participate in Platform Engineering leadership and org-wide efforts.
• Technical Delivery
  • Deliver technical improvements such as small features and bug fixes.
  • Support team delivery through code reviews, technology research and architectural guidance.

Technologies We Use

• Build platform tooling and automation primarily in Python and Django.
• CI/CD pipelines in CircleCI; GitOps workflows using ArgoCD.
• Kubernetes-based environments - we use Amazon EKS.
• Terraform for IaC.

What you’ll bring to the party:

• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on doing this asynchronously across multiple timezones and countries.
• Demonstrable impact working effectively with developers, product managers and other business stakeholders.
• Record of successfully and consistently delivering critical path projects, on time and at scale.
• Meticulous organisation and planning skills.
• Experience of mentoring and coaching highly-autonomous teams.
• Proficiency with AWS, including Amazon EKS in production.
• Knowledge of Platform Engineering best-practices, including security, CI/CD tooling and methodologies.

Bonus points:

• Experience working on SaaS platforms, including engaging product teams.
• Proactive, problem-solving orientation with an interest in continual improvement.
• Prior experience in globally distributed teams.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave for biological, adoptive and foster parents.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Flexible working environment.
• Equity Options: every Kraken employee owns part of the business.
• Modern office or co-working spaces depending on location.
• The salary range for this role ranges on average from $175,000 - $225,000 per year.

Company Description

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.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have the right tools and environment to unleash your potential.