Senior Python Engineer, Client Platforms (Remote AU)

Kraken; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Kraken is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Client Engineering. This role is remote within Australia or hybrid from Melbourne, focusing on Python, Django, GraphQL, Celery and PostgreSQL to power client experiences.

You will own large milestones, mentor engineers, and collaborate across product, design and operations while applying architectural best practices and clear communication to reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Strong Python/Django abilities and deep architectural knowledge.
• Experience with GraphQL and relational databases.
• Ability to mentor engineers and drive cross-team initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build robust, fault-tolerant software using Python, Django, GraphQL, Celery, PostgreSQL.
• Lead large milestones, manage trade-offs and delivery cadence.
• Bridge cross-domain teams and manage risk with clear communication.
• Document standards and mentor engineers to raise engineering quality.

Skills

Python & Django

GraphQL

Domain modeling

Architectural design

PostgreSQL

Celery

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Kraken is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Client Engineering. This role is remote within Australia or hybrid from Melbourne, focusing on Python, Django, GraphQL, Celery and PostgreSQL to power client experiences.

You will own large milestones, mentor engineers, and collaborate across product, design and operations while applying architectural best practices and clear communication to reduce risk.