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Software Engineer - React / TypeScript

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Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Mid level
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Mid level
Design and build scalable systems using TypeScript and React. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Focus on performance and reliability of the KrakenFlex platform.
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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.

KrakenFlex

The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change. 

Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.

We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry.

As we enter the stage of rapid commercialisation and customer account growth, we have a number of exciting new offerings to launch to customers. We’re looking for an exceptional person to help us continuously deliver features that provide value to our customers.

Our ideal engineer would be an individual who loves to engage with interesting software problems, with an interest in full-stack development and the passion to build and shape the future within a collaborative, community-based environment. We operate a highly agile development approach, giving wide scope to be involved with hands-on system-design, test driven development, deployment and operations.

What you'll do

    • Design, build and maintain high performance, reusable & reliable Typescript code

    • Building scalable component-based UI systems

    • Ensure the best possible performance, reliability and quality of the KrakenFlex platform

    • Contribute to development across the entire stack from the front end down to the infrastructure that the platform runs on

    • Contribute to the software engineering culture here at KrakenFlex

    • Collaborate with Product and UX to bring their vision to life

    • Collaborate regularly with colleagues with many different professional specialities to create innovative solutions that delight our customers and colleagues

    • Mentor junior engineers via pairing, design review & code review

    • Work as part of a team of engineers, regularly seeking feedback and growing your skills as technical professionals.

What you'll need

    • Experience with design systems or frontend architecture at scale

    • Proven experience with Typescript

    • Experience developing SPAs with React and UI testing

    • Tailwind/CSS

    • Ability to debug issues full stack (not just the frontend)

    • A drive to get things done in a collaborative, agile development environment

    • A proven ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment

    • Excellent analytical and multitasking skills

It would be great if you had

    • Exposure to and experience with AWS and CI/CD workflows

    • Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and ability to critically evaluate AI generate code

    • Understanding and experience utilising Backend-for-Frontend architectural pattern

    • Working and developing microfrontend

    • Interest in performance tooling and monitoring

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

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. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, 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. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Top Skills

AWS
Ci/Cd
CSS
React
Tailwind
Typescript
HQ

Kraken London, England Office

Winsley Street, UK House, London, United Kingdom, W1W 8HG

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