Senior Software Engineer (Java/AWS)

Kraken; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Options Scheme

Office on Bourke Street

Drinks and snacks at office

Learning and development support

Job summary

Kraken is seeking a senior software engineer to join Energetiq’s Australian team. You will design, build and maintain high-performance code across the full stack, with a focus on Java/Spring on the backend and React on the frontend, deployed on AWS.

You’ll collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment and mentor junior engineers. You’ll thrive with strong problem-solving skills, ownership, and a passion for delivering value to customers in energy tech.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Java and Spring in production systems.
• Experience with AWS and serverless technologies (Lambda, SNS/SQS, DynamoDB, API Gateway).
• Strong full-stack capabilities with React and backend/frontend collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain high-performance, reusable code.
• Ensure performance, reliability and quality of the Energetiq platform.
• Contribute across the stack: frontend (React) to backend (Java) and infrastructure (AWS).
• Contribute to engineering culture via reviews and pairing.
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and code/design reviews.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and stand-ups.

Skills

Java

Spring

React

Full-stack development

Tools

AWS

Aurora Postgres

Serverless (Lambda/SNS/SQS)

API Gateway

Job description

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.

Our team

Energetiq is Australia’s leading provider of reconciliation software solutions for the energy sector and now part of Kraken within the globally renowned Octopus Energy Group. With a footprint in every state and comprehensive capabilities, our technology plays a vital role across the Australian energy landscape, offering unmatched solutions that streamline and enhance energy reconciliation processes. With the recent acquisition by Kraken, we are now contributing to a broader mission to build a smarter, more sustainable energy future. Our powerful, innovative software is at the heart of this growth, empowering energy providers with efficient, reliable solutions. Join us and leverage your engineering skills to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of energy technology and driving impactful change in the industry.

About the role

We’re looking for someone with a general interest in technology and problem-solving; someone diligent and thoughtful. We’re looking for an exceptional person to help us continuously deliver features that provide value to our customers. Our ideal engineer would be an individual who loves to engage with interesting software problems, has significant experience with Java, is comfortable working with React and Aurora Postgres, and has a passion for full-stack development. You will thrive in a collaborative, agile environment where customer focus and ownership are key.

What you’ll do…

• Design, build and maintain high performance, reusable & reliable code

• Ensure the best possible performance, reliability and quality of the Energetiq platform

• Contribute to development across the entire stack from the front end down (React), backend (Java) to the infrastructure that the platform runs on (AWS)

• Contribute to the software engineering culture here at Energetiq & Kraken

• Mentor junior engineers via pairing, design review & code review

• Participate in agile ceremonies and practices such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives.

• Work as part of a team of engineers, regularly seeking feedback and growing your skills as technical professionals.

What you’ll need

• In-depth industry experience in software development and design, with proven expertise in Java and Spring.

• Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers, and serverless technologies e.g. AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS, DynamoDB, API Gateway

• A drive to get things done in a collaborative, agile development environment

• A proven ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills

What you will love about us

• Our company culture - We are an organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people.

• Equity Options Scheme - you own your own part of the business, share options in the whole Octopus Energy Group so we all work together towards success

• Office - have a certain tech requirement? We’ll do our best to get it. We also have drinks, snacks and a coffee machine at the office space on Bourke street.

• Your development is important - we support and help with development including internal and external courses, learning, study support etc, all bespoke to you

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Australia, and USA. In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.5. 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 the right tools and environment to unleash your potential. If you have any accommodation requests, please contact us at [e-mail]. We’ll do our best to tailor the experience to your needs so you can feel comfortable, confident and be at your best!

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’re looking for! At Kraken, we’re creating a team of genuine, honest, empathetic people. 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.

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Please note that, in line with our current recruitment policy, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the country that they’re applying to, at the time of application.