Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Python/Django

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Senior Backend Engineer building Python/Django platforms for Kraken’s global energy technology. Designing reliable systems that help utilities modernize renewable generation and customer service.

Responsibilities:

  • Build robust, fault-tolerant software using Python, Django, GraphQL, Celery, and PostgreSQL
  • Apply architectural knowledge to solve complex domain-modeling challenges
  • Drive large milestones, direction, cadence, and technical trade-offs
  • Connect the team with related teams on cross-functional projects
  • Communicate technical points clearly to stakeholders across technical-literacy levels
  • Set engineering standards through code and actions
  • Ensure features and rollouts are thoroughly documented
  • Sponsor and mentor engineers
  • Collaborate on technology that optimizes renewable generation, improves grid intelligence, and helps utilities deliver exceptional customer experiences

Requirements:

  • Strong engineering skills with ability to make cross-team and organizational impacts
  • Python and Django (or equivalent web framework)
  • Domain modeling and architectural design
  • GraphQL
  • Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
  • Celery and asynchronous processing
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes are bonus qualifications
  • Experience with one or more frontend frameworks is a bonus
  • Must have the right to work in Japan at the time of application
  • Visa sponsorship is unavailable
  • English and Japanese language proficiency must be provided in the application

Benefits:

  • Flexible working environment and work-life balance
  • Equity Options Scheme
  • Office equipment support
  • Office drinks, snacks, and coffee machine
  • Internal and external courses
  • Learning and study support
  • Bespoke professional development support
  • Accommodation support for applicants with accessibility needs