Lead Software Engineer (PythonDjango)

Kraken

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Shinjuku-ku - Japan

profile 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.

The Team Lead plays a critical role in Krakens engineering organisation. You will work closely with the teams Product Manager to guide product development through informed prioritisation and product objectives.

Youre expected to balance:

- Operational effectiveness

- Team support and wellbeing

- Strategic product alignment

- Technical leadership

This role is about building ahigh-functioning team shipping and maintaining high-quality systems and keeping Krakens culture strong as we scale.

Core Responsibilities

  • 1. Leadership & Communication
  • Represent the team upward and outward with confidence
  • Communicate proactively clearly and respectfully
  • Keep the team informed about priorities and changes
  • Advocate for your team while challenging constructively
  • 2. Team Management & Support
  • Stay aware of team capacity stress and wellbeing
  • Run 1:1s and offer coaching and mentorship
  • Nurture a collaborative motivated team culture
  • Make and carry out difficult decisions for the good of the team and Kraken
  • 3. Product & Delivery Oversight
  • Align the team to product vision and long-term goals
  • Maintain technical quality and improve systems thinking
  • Guide team planning delivery and retros
  • Translate large goals into achievable milestones
  • 4. Strategic Decision-Making
  • Make resource and prioritisation trade-offs
  • Contribute to hiring and talent development
  • Distribute work fairly and rotate responsibilities
  • Create clarity in ambiguous or shifting contexts
  • 5. Operational Excellence
  • Oversee or delegate rituals (planning standups reviews)
  • Connect team delivery to product-group and company-level goals
  • Partner closely with key stakeholders
  • Remove blockers technical process or people-related
  • What Makes a Great Team Lead

  • A strong Lead Software Engineer at Kraken demonstrates:
  • Clear regular communication
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to translate that to action
  • Advocacy for their team and its products
  • A commitment to mentorship and support
  • Strong organisational habits
  • What This Role Isnt - This isnt about doing everything yourself. Its aboutenabling the team scaling through delegation coaching and systems. Your value comes fromwhat the team delivers not just your personal output.

    In addition to leadership responsibilities youll also have experience in the following (in rough priority order):

  • Python
  • Django
  • Domain modelling
  • HTTP and REST APIs
  • Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
  • Celery and async processing
  • Postgres
  • Plus experience in the following would be a bonus:

  • AWS
  • Terraform Packer Consul
  • Ability to speak Japanese would be a plus
  • 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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    Key Skills

    • APIs
    • Docker
    • Jenkins
    • REST
    • Python
    • AWS
    • NoSQL
    • MySQL
    • JavaScript
    • Postgresql
    • Django
    • GIT