Head of Engineering & Real-Time Grid Optimisation

Kraken; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KrakenFlex is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead multiple squads, owning the technical vision for a critical platform within Kraken. You will guide architecture, drive product strategy, and ensure reliability and scalable delivery across global markets.

The role demands strong people leadership, governance, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while delivering high-impact outcomes. Join us to help accelerate the energy transition, scale our platform globally, and foster a

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams across multiple squads or product areas.
• Strong product and engineering mindset with focus on customer outcomes.
• Excellent judgement in ambiguity and clear trade-offs.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders beyond reporting line.

Responsibilities

• Manage leads and maintain the technical vision for the area.
• Define team architecture and ensure ownership and maintainability.
• Ensure features scale, are cost-efficient, and align with product vision.
• Improve reliability by reducing incidents and managing tech debt.
• Drive steady delivery with ownership, dependencies, and timely decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering leadership

Strategy & vision

People management

Job description

KrakenFlex is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead multiple squads, owning the technical vision for a critical platform within Kraken. You will guide architecture, drive product strategy, and ensure reliability and scalable delivery across global markets.

The role demands strong people leadership, governance, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while delivering high-impact outcomes. Join us to help accelerate the energy transition, scale our platform globally, and foster a