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Software Engineer- Devices

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. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.

What you'll do

We have lots of difficult design challenges to solve. The US energy market is complicated, outdated and process-heavy - there's a lot of domain modelling that we need to get right. Strong attention to detail is essential.
We have difficult technical problems to solve. With the advent of smart meters, we'll soon be processing millions of meter readings a day. We need the right technology in place to handle this smoothly as well as feeding data into a machine learning pipeline that models and predicts consumption.
Often, we can only give you the question and not the answer, because if we knew the answer, we wouldn’t be hiring - are you someone who not only finds answers but creates value by coming back and asking better questions?
There's a great opportunity for disruption in the US energy market. The big suppliers still dominate, but are not popular. The energy landscape is changing as we move to more dis-aggregated forms of generation, with less predictability, more dynamism and smarter technology. Octopus Energy were the first UK supplier to introduce a "tracker" tariff whose prices track the daily wholesale prices: http://www.cleanenergynews.co.uk/news/efficiency/octopus-offers-transparency-with-wholesale-price-tariff
You'll be working for a company that’s fighting climate change. Our parent company is the largest investor in solar generation in the UK, and are funding wind and anaerobic digestion. As a supplier, we're helping people to use greener technology and renewable energy, all helping move the UK towards a lower carbon future.

What you'll have

A minimum of 3 years of professional python software development experience is required.
General interest in technology and problem-solving; Diligent and thoughtful.
Good communication skills
Python
Django
Django REST Framework
Domain modelling
HTTP and REST APIs
Writing robust and fault-tolerant software
Celery and async processing
Postgres
Legally able to work within the USA

Plus experience in the following would be a bonus:

AWS
Terraform, Packer, Consul
React and Redux
Professional understanding of the US energy domain

What you'll love about us

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 or co-working spaces depending on location.

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

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 Octopus, 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.

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer- Devices, Octopus Energy Group

Join KrakenFlex as a Software Engineer - Devices, where your passion for technology and innovation can truly make an impact! In the energy sector, we're experiencing a monumental transformation, and we want you to be part of our mission to redefine the landscape by connecting distributed energy resources with energy markets. With the backing of Octopus Energy, a frontrunner in green energy, we’re set on building a Software as a Service platform that represents a £2.4 billion market opportunity. In this role, you'll tackle challenging design problems, particularly focused on the complexities of the US energy market. You'll be at the heart of processing millions of meter readings daily, requiring robust and fault-tolerant software that feeds into our data-driven machine learning models. We value inquisitive minds—come ready to ask the right questions and help bring disruptive changes to energy consumption. Working here means contributing to a greener planet, with strong support from our parent company investing heavily in solar, wind, and sustainable technologies. If you have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Python development and are familiar with technologies like Django, REST APIs, and PostgreSQL, you could be a perfect fit. But we also value diligence, thoughtful problem-solving, and great communication skills. Besides the dynamic work environment, you’ll enjoy excellent benefits like flexible working hours, paid time off, and even equity options! If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger and be part of a passionate team, we can’t wait to meet you!

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What are the responsibilities of a Software Engineer - Devices at KrakenFlex?

As a Software Engineer - Devices at KrakenFlex, you will engage in tackling complex design challenges within the evolving energy sector. Your responsibilities will include building robust, fault-tolerant software to process daily meter readings, ensuring seamless data integration into machine learning pipelines, and contributing to the development of our Software as a Service platform. You’ll also be required to model the energy domain effectively, addressing the intricacies associated with the US energy market.