Senior Frontend Engineer - Kraken Flow

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. 

Kraken Customer

What we do: build the most AI-driven, innovative, forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimizing resources to delivering cost-effective, exceptional customer experiences through advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS), billing, meter data management, CRM, and AI-driven communications, Kraken is powering the next wave of innovation in the energy industry.

Why we do it: future energy will not look like energy as we know it today. We need to not just think about our future, but build for it. Now.

Our team

While Kraken Technologies is written and maintained by a 1500+ people strong, multi-discipline engineering team, you’ll be part of a new, early stage product division within: KrakenFlow.

KrakenFlow is a team of 40 people in size, and responsible for the development of an end-to-end business process management platform. The new web-based tool allows internal teams and clients to configure, execute, and track their business processes, with a drag-n-drop workflow builder at its core.

This is a unique opportunity to marry early-stage challenges with the benefits of the highly successful scale-up that is Kraken. We work agile and use tools like Notion, Asana, and Figma to specify & plan our work; Github, CircleCI and Terraform Enterprise as part of an immutable-infrastructure, continuous delivery pipeline; Sentry and CloudWatch to measure performance and monitor production. Some of our coding conventions are open-source. Kraken is a great place to learn, work with some talented engineers and level-up your skills.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving tough problems. Someone who can challenge those around them, and be challenged, while delivering delightful experiences for our internal and external customers.

• You’ll be a core contributor to the KrakenFlow workflow management experience, delighting users with powerful features around our drag-n-drop workflow builder, form builder, as well as management & analytics pages that are part of the user-facing platform.

• You’ll love this role if you’re excited about coding a lot, in close collaboration with your highly experienced peers as part of a truly global team. You’ll ensure clean software design, choice of right technologies, and participate in building an application to very high standards that is designed for tremendous global impact.

• As the team grows, you’ll onboard other team members, ensure good documentation, clean code and contribute to establishing a great developer experience.

• You'll be working for a company that’s fighting climate change.

• As a supplier, we're helping people to use greener technology and renewable energy, all helping move the energy market towards a lower carbon future.

• Have experience with JavaScript frameworks, particularly the React stack, react-node is a plus.
• Have experience in crafting mobile-first responsive sites for a range of devices
• Know how to develop websites that meet AAA accessibility guidelines.
• Can create code that works consistently across different browsers and platforms
• Can take Figma designs and bring them to life in code
• We're looking for someone with a passion for software engineering and problem-solving; a diligent and thoughtful collaborator, with an eagerness to build outstanding software.

• For the KrakenFlow web app, client-side we use NextJS (React), TypeScript, Zustand, and React Query to connect to our OpenAPI internal REST API, which is fully typed incl. code-gen for type generation.
• Server-side, we mainly use Python & Django.
• We use AWS heavily, employing most of the "Hashistack" (eg Packer, Consul, Terraform) as part of a continuous deployment pipeline.

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs
• paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible. 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance. 
• Equity Options: every Octopus employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such. 
• Modern office in NYC, our new Hub of the World
• We hire a wide range of experience levels into our software teams. The salary range for this position in NYC ranges on average from $150K-$215K (with some flexibility) depending on relevant experience, role alignment, and technical expertise demonstrated throughout the interview process. While the full salary range is listed, not all candidates will be placed at the top of the range—this will be determined by the overall fit for the position. If you have questions about this, just ask! Our recruiters are happy to provide more context. 

We are hiring this role in our New York City office, but would also consider candidates who are remote within the East Coast region/timezone. We cannot consider candidates outside this region.

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 [email protected] 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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