Full Stack Software Engineer
Full Stack Software Engineer
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22-08-2025
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Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!
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 teams goal is to make Krakens software as awesome as the Customer Support Specialists who use it every day.
The team is responsible for the overall look and feel of the software our Specialists use at Kraken working directly on some of its pages and being responsible for our in-house component system. Our work empowers Krakens many backend teams to build amazing features without having to worry about CSS and JavaScript getting in their way setting patterns across Django templates React and HTMX. They are also responsible for widely-used frameworks in Kraken!
Were looking for a strong backend developer with a solid understanding of Django to help us become even more of a full-stack powerhouse.
What youll do
- We have lots of difficultdesign challengesto solve. The Japanese energy market is complicated outdated and process-heavy - theres an awful lot of domain modelling that we need to get right. Strong attention to detail is essential.
- We have difficulttechnical problemsto solve. With the advent of smart meters well soon be processing millions of meter readings a day. We need the right technology in place to handle this smoothly as well as feeding data into a machine learning pipeline that models and predicts consumption.
- Theres a great opportunity for disruption in the Japanese energy market. The energy landscape is changing as we move to more dis-aggregated forms of generation with less predictability more dynamism and smarter technology. Octopus Energy were the first UK supplier to introduce a tracker tariff whose prices track the daily wholesale prices: be working for a company thats fighting climate change. Our parent company is the largest investor in solar generation in the UK and are funding wind and anaerobic digestion. As a supplier were helping people to use greener technology and renewable energy all helping move the UK towards a lower carbon future.
What youll have
- Were 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 backend
- React / TypeScript frontend
- Domain modelling
- HTTP and REST APIs
- Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
- Celery and async processing
- Postgres
- AWS
- Terraform Packer Consul
- Ability to speak Japanese would be a plus
Plus experience in the following would be a bonus:
What youll love about us
- Our company culture - we won best company to work for in 2019 and our CEO Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
- Flexible working environment - genuine work life balance here we are in the top 5 companies in the UK we treat you as a human and do our best to make work and life merge smoothly together
- Relaxation - we dont count your holidays here we work hard and so we know you need to play hard as well (within reason of course)
- 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 culture - have a certain tech requirement Well do our best to get it. Our offices are also stocked with fruit breakfast great coffee and soft drinks. Weekly on a Friday we all get together (this happens virtually too) for company updates and drinks - we call it Family Dinner
- 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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