Lead Software Engineer – Kraken Utilities (OSS / Telco Integrations)

Kraken · London, UKlead

In short

▸Liderar el desarrollo de integraciones con operadores de telecomunicaciones y utilities (energía, agua, banda ancha) en Kraken Utilities.
▸Diseñar arquitecturas escalables, APIs robustas y plataformas para integración con sistemas externos (REST/SOAP, CPE, redes).
▸Ser líder técnico con responsabilidad en equipo, calidad del código y cultura de ingeniería, con fuerte enfoque en experiencia del desarrollador.

Proficiency in English required for collaboration with global teams.

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What they ask for

✓Liderazgo técnico y gestión de equipo (line management).
✓Experiencia en diseño de APIs y arquitectura de integraciones (REST/SOAP).
✓Capacidad para reducir acoplamiento entre servicios y mejorar escalabilidad.
✓Experiencia con microservicios, pruebas de contratos y patrones de integración.
✓Hablar con ingenieros internos y externos, y ser referente técnico en equipos multidisciplinarios.
✓Capacidad para operar sistemas en producción, con monitoreo y alertas.

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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 create the technology that redefines utilities and unlocks a new energy system of the future. By optimising renewable generation, building a more intelligent grid, and empowering utilities to deliver an exceptional customer experience, our operating system is transforming the industry worldwide. It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in energy. Join us on our mission to improve the lives of ONE BILLION humans within the decade and shape a cleaner, better future for everyone. About Kraken Utilities Kraken is a globally proven technology platform, already licensed to support over 55 million customer accounts , with a target of 100 million by 2027 . It is one of the most advanced, AI-driven platforms for utility management—covering billing, CRM, meter data, and intelligent customer communications. We are now extending Kraken beyond energy into water and broadband , forming a new division: Kraken Utilities . Over the past three years, this team has been built from the ground up to re-architect and evolve Kraken for new industries—solving complex challenges like water leak detection , customer experience transformation , and high-volume data processing . We are in a rapid growth phase, with clients including: Severn Trent, Leep, Portsmouth Water, Essential Energy, TalkTalk, and Cuckoo , and a global team of 120+ people . 🏡 Where you'll fit in This is not a “business-as-usual” engineering role. You will play a key role in shaping how Kraken integrates with telecom and utility ecosystems—designing systems that are scalable, resilient, and developer-friendly. You’ll act as a systems thinker and architect , solving multi-team challenges and building platforms that other engineers (internal and external) rely on. g. Order Management, Quoting, Charging) Improve system stability and developer productivity Lead on microservice design , contract testing , and integration patterns Build facades and emulators to simulate integrations Treat internal developers as first-class customers Design and build an SDK layer for third party developers Team & Culture Impact Help scale Kraken Utilities by embedding a strong engineering and customer-first culture Influence how teams are structured and how systems evolve Take ownership of architectural direction and execution 🧠 What you bring to the party We’re looking for an empathetic leader who enjoys solving complex system problems. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of engineers, making decisions on how the team operates and setting the technical direction of the team. You'll be curious about AI developer workflows, ready to experiment and introduce new ways of working This role will involve line management duties, as well as being hands on and close to the code. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the quality of the code being delivered through thoughtful code review. Work with other engineering teams and external engineering teams regularly Work with client delivery to help prioritize, deliver and maintain work required by clients.

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