Senior Software Engineer (JavaAWS)

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Krakenpowers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

Were 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.

Its a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better more sustainable future.

Our team

Energetiq is Australias leading provider of reconciliation software solutions for the energy sector and now part of Kraken within the globally renowned Octopus Energy Group. With a footprint in every state and comprehensive capabilities our technology plays a vital role across the Australian energy landscape offering unmatched solutions that streamline and enhance energy reconciliation processes. With the recent acquisition by Kraken we are now contributing to a broader mission to build a smarter more sustainable energy future. Our powerful innovative software is at the heart of this growth empowering energy providers with efficient reliable solutions. Join us and leverage your engineering skills to be part of a team thats shaping the future of energy technology and driving impactful change in the industry.

About the role

Were looking for someone with a general interest in technology and problem-solving; someone diligent and thoughtful. Were looking for an exceptional person to help us continuously deliver features that provide value to our customers. Our ideal engineer would be an individual who loves to engage with interesting software problems has significant experience with Java is comfortable working with React and Aurora Postgres and has a passion for full-stack development. You will thrive in a collaborative agile environment where customer focus and ownership are key.

What youll do...

Design build and maintain high performance reusable & reliable code

Ensure the best possible performance reliability and quality of the Energetiq platform

Contribute to development across the entire stack from the front end down (React) backend (Java) to the infrastructure that the platform runs on (AWS)

Contribute to the software engineering culture here at Energetiq & Kraken

Mentor junior engineers via pairing design review & code review

Participate in agile ceremonies and practices such as daily stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives.

Work as part of a team of engineers regularly seeking feedback and growing your skills as technical professionals.

What youll need

In-depth industry experience in software development and design with proven expertise in Java and Spring.

Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers and serverless technologies e.g. AWS Lambda SNS/SQS DynamoDB API Gateway

A drive to get things done in a collaborative agile development environment

A proven ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment

Excellent analytical and multitasking skills

What you will love about us

Our company culture - We are 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! We won best company to work for in 2022 on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people.

Equity Options Scheme - you own your own part of the business share options in the whole Octopus Energy Group so we all work together towards success

Office - have a certain tech requirement Well do our best to get it. We also have drinks snacks and a coffee machine at the office space on Bourke street.

Your development is important - we support and help with development including internal and external courses learning study support etc all bespoke to you

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France Germany Spain Japan and the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. 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 and well 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 were 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. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.

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Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!Krakenpowers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.Were a technology company focused on creating a smart sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation creating a more intelligent grid and enabling u...