Lead Software Engineer

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.

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

You’re expected to balance

• Operational effectiveness
• Team support and wellbeing
• Strategic product alignment
• Technical leadership

This role is about building a high-functioning team, shipping and maintaining high-quality systems, and keeping Kraken’s 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

A strong Lead Software Engineer at Kraken demonstrates

• Experience with line management of at least 3 people
• Has a strong engineering background
• Is comfortable working asynchronously
• 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 Isn’t - This isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about enabling the team — scaling through delegation, coaching, and systems. Your value comes from what the team delivers , not just your personal output.