Lead Front End 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 and creates a smart, sustainable energy system, optimizing renewable generation, building intelligent grids and enabling utilities to provide outstanding customer experiences.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system, and we need brilliant developers to help shape the future of energy.

• A very strong knowledge of our stack, listed below
• Experience taking problems, rather than strict guidelines, and developing strong solutions
• Confidence tackling large-scale tasks individually
• An empathetic approach to delegating work and collaborating with others
• The ability to develop websites that meet strong accessibility guidelines
• Experience building scalable, performant sites that handle high levels of traffic

• Experience leading teams or mentoring other developers
• Experience working on a multi-national codebase
• Previous experience in the energy industry

• React
• Graph
  
  QL & Apollo
• Styled Components & SASS
• Jest & React Testing Library
• Type Script
• Storybook
• Xstate (desirable)

We would prefer someone who can work in our London office but will consider remote candidates. However, you do need to be able to work in the UK.

We're very excited to be growing our team. We're looking for skills and experience to help shape and define the future of not only our team, but the wider business at a global scale. If you're reading this and grinning, please apply! There are huge challenges to tackle, and we need amazing people who are keen to get stuck in.

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Australia. In 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 inclusionh and we'll 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, we're 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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