Client Engineer
at Octopus Energy Group
London, England, United Kingdom -
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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’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.
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 optimizing 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.
These roles will within Kraken Customer & Kraken Utilities
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Strong technical background: We are looking for a logical thinker who has strong problem solving skills within an agile working framework. Must quickly be able to grasp the technical capabilities and constraints of the Kraken platform. An understanding of Python and SQL, and being comfortable to dig into platforms and databases.
- Technology-first: Is an advocate for the continuous deployment approach we take at Kraken and champions building tech iteratively, with experience in agile delivery. Experience working with technical stakeholders (developers, QA, solution architects)
- Curiosity and initiative: If you have an eye for detail, enjoy self learning and aren’t afraid to “try and see” then this is the job for you. Supported by a fab team this is an independent role where success relies on you trusting your gut and taking initiative.
- Time Management: We need to get back to clients quickly. This is self managed - you should feel confident following up on actions, responding to the client and chasing the supporting team for answers in a timely manner.
- Confident Communication: Confident to communicate the Kraken way of thinking and to provide updates on feature developments. Can lead meetings and drive forward the development strategy within your domain. Can build supporting slides, gantt charts, flow diagrams to aid this.
- Experience client-hands: Experienced with clients and bring the perspective of the clients to the table for effective prioritisation, while being able to influence the methodologies/architecture practices within the clients
- Patiently Eager: Large transformation take time to execute, but you need to be on your toes are things can change quickly and require you to problem solve and sometimes challenge traditional ways of thinking
IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU THEN WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we’ll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
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
Responsibilities:
- Understand, read and design (potentially even write) reliable code & systems
- Identify new ideas and technology to improve the product
- Conducting root-cause analysis, alongside client and kraken engineers
- Support the engineering teams to deliver product features
- Contribute to the software engineering culture here at Kraken
- Collaborate regularly with colleagues with many different professional specialities to create innovative solutions that delight our customers and colleagues
- Work as part of a high performing team of engineers, product manager and designers and regularly seeking feedback and growing your skills as technical professionals.
- Experience as a customer facing roles - presenting and designs solutions. Domain experience in B2B SaaS area is preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, and comfortable explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audience
- Proactively identifies team or organisational needs, documents it in its depth, evaluates the criticality of the need, then proposes strategies to implement the solution
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT Software - Other
Software Engineering
Graduate
Proficient
1
London, United Kingdom