Team Lead - Software Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Kraken powers innovative global developments in energy, focusing on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. Our operating system for energy is transforming the industry by optimizing renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid, and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences. This is an exciting time in energy, and we're looking for individuals who want to make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

The Team Lead plays a critical role in Kraken’s engineering organization. You will work closely with the team's Product Manager to guide product development through informed prioritization and product objectives. This role requires balancing:

• Operational effectiveness
• Team support and wellbeing
• Strategic product alignment
• Technical leadership

The core of this role is building a high-functioning team, shipping and maintaining high-quality systems, and keeping Kraken’s culture strong as we scale.

What This Role Isn’t: This role is not about doing everything yourself. It’s about enabling the team — scaling through delegation, coaching, and systems. Your value comes from what the team delivers, not just your personal output.

Core Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Communication

• Represent the team upward and outward with confidence.
• Communicate proactively, clearly, and respectfully.
• Keep the team informed about priorities and changes.
• Advocate for your team while challenging constructively.

2. Team Management & Support

• Stay aware of team capacity, stress, and wellbeing.
• Run 1:1s and offer coaching and mentorship.
• Nurture a collaborative, motivated team culture.
• Make and carry out difficult decisions for the good of the team and Kraken.

3. Product & Delivery Oversight

• Align the team to product vision and long-term goals.
• Maintain technical quality and improve systems thinking.
• Guide team planning, delivery, and retrospectives.
• Translate large goals into achievable milestones.

4. Strategic Decision-Making

• Make resource and prioritization trade-offs.
• Contribute to hiring and talent development.
• Distribute work fairly and rotate responsibilities.
• Create clarity in ambiguous or shifting contexts.

5. Operational Excellence

• Oversee or delegate rituals (planning, standups, reviews).
• Connect team delivery to product-group and company-level goals.
• Partner closely with key stakeholders.
• Remove blockers — technical, process, or people-related.

What Makes a Great Team Lead?

A strong Lead Software Engineer at Kraken demonstrates:

• Clear, regular communication.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate that to action.
• Advocacy for their team and its products.
• A commitment to mentorship and support.
• Strong organizational habits.

Company Information

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. Learn more about our teams and culture on our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN).

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 inclusion@kraken.tech, and we'll do what we can to customize 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 Kraken, 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...