Platform Engineer I - Serverless Tooling

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Build tooling that enables product delivery teams to go from idea to production safely and rapidly
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to understand needs and translate them into practical platform solutions
• Design and implement solutions to improve scalability, reliability, and developer experience
• Contribute to ongoing learning and improvement through active participation in retrospectives and other agile ceremonies
• Work as part of a flexible support rota to triage and facilitate requests from other engineers

Required Qualifications

• Solid communication skills and collaborative approach to development
• Hands-on experience with AWS or another major cloud provider
• Familiarity with security best practices and automation tools
• Experience with Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation, TypeScript, CloudWatch, Grafana, Datadog, Cloud Native/Serverless architectures, and networking basics
• Experience contributing to the operation of production systems in a distributed or cloud environment

About Kraken

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 to learn more about our teams and culture.

Benefits

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 customize your interview process.