As a Software Engineer in Client Engineering, you will implement Kraken's products for clients, optimize performance, and develop Python/Django services and APIs with a strong focus on agile delivery.
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About the Team
Client Engineering is Kraken’s territory-focused engineering function. We implement, support, accelerate and invent solutions that deliver client outcomes quickly, while working closely with global Product Engineering to maintain quality and scalability. The team operates in fast-moving environments where pragmatism and collaboration matter more than perfection. As we expand into new territories, we’re growing our London-based team to support both existing and emerging markets.
What you'll Need
- Strong experience in Python
- Experience building web applications with Django (or similar framework)
- Familiar with designing and consuming REST APIs
- Exposure to performance optimisation in production systems
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Pragmatic mindset: able to ship value quickly and ask questions early
What you'll do
- Implement Kraken’s global product into specific territory and client contexts
- Deliver accelerated features when clients need solutions faster than core roadmaps allow
- Contribute to MVP-style invention work for new capabilities
- Support live systems, resolving incidents and performance issues
- Build and maintain Python/Django services and APIs
- Collaborate closely with Product Engineering and delivery team
Additional Context
This is a high-ownership, delivery-focused environment where engineers are expected to operate comfortably in ambiguity and prioritise pragmatic outcomes over perfection. We value people who ask questions early, collaborate openly, and unblock themselves quickly. Many successful engineers in the team come from environments where pace, adaptability and getting things done matter. As Client Engineering expands into new territories, there will be opportunities to contribute to evolving market initiatives and shape how the team scales.
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 4.5 and in Germany we rate 4.7 on Kununu as a Top Company. 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 [email protected] and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
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Top Skills
Django
Python
Rest Apis
Kraken London, England Office
Winsley Street, UK House, London, United Kingdom, W1W 8HG
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