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'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.

At Kraken we're looking to revolutionise the energy system to make power cheaper, greener and better for people around the world. Our tech platform is already licensed to support 60 million customer accounts in 17 countries, and we aim to serve 100 million globally by 2027.

Our technology team has grown extremely quickly as a result. With this rapid growth, we are looking for Product Managers to join our team and work with our developers to ensure what they do has the highest impact for our customers.

We're looking for a proactive and driven Product Manager to join our Developer Foundations team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the most experienced engineers at Kraken to tackle problems that are truly platform-wide. You'll need to be a self-starter: someone who sees a problem and can't help but want to fix it! You'll be well organised, working methodically and clearly to ensure projects go from inception to completion. We put the customer first wherever we are in the business and work empathetically with one another to deliver the best possible outcomes

The role

You'll work in the Developer Foundations team, building products and tooling to improve the software engineering standards and the developer experience at Kraken, ensuring that we can deliver fast and with confidence for our clients. You'll identify the most pressing problems to solve while ensuring focus aligns with our company goals.
The domain for which the team is responsible includes deployment pipelines, application architecture, internal tooling, documentation, testing, security and training.
This is a high impact, high profile role for someone who wants to make a marked difference to the internal developer experience at Kraken, ensuring their needs are recognised and making their experience of working here even better while enabling the platform to scale.

What you'll do

Work closely with (mostly) technical stakeholders across the business, and carry out user research to define the product strategy and ensure it aligns with business objectives and evolving needs across different markets Build strong relationships with the Product and Engineering leaders across Kraken, using your influence to drive adoption of tools you've built Identify and own ways to measure the success of your domain, use these to effectively communicate the value of your team's delivery to the wider company. Work with the development team to shape the high-level roadmap and prioritise feature development across the platform Enable delivery of the roadmap by providing continued clarity around prioritisation and ensuring that implementation has the best impact for our users Coordinate across product teams to proactively manage dependencies and drive cross team collaboration to deliver outcomes Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders Continue to embed product practice across Developer Foundations and the broader Platform teams

What you'll need

To be able to recognise what needs to be done (and, just as importantly, what doesn't need to be done right now) based on the overall goals of the team and our strategic direction To have a basic understanding of and an interest in technical concepts such as deployment pipelines, testing methodologies and databases To be able to work in a dynamic environment. Fantastic ideas come from everywhere in Kraken Technologies, so you'll need to be able to spot and harness them. Experience in a fast-paced start-up or scale-up would be a plus To be curious and willing to roll up your sleeves To have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact with people with varying levels of technical knowledge.

We're very excited to be growing our team. We're looking for skills and experience to help shape and define the future of not only our team, but the wider business at a global scale. If you're reading this and grinning, please apply! There are huge challenges to tackle, and we need amazing people who are keen to get stuck in.

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. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (

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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. 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 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 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 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. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here. Our (i) Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Notice, (ii) Website Privacy Notice and (iii) Cookie Notice govern the collection and use of your personal data in connection with your application and use of our website. These policies explain how we handle your data and outline your rights under applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your information, object to processing, or withdraw consent. By applying, you acknowledge that you've read, understood and consent to these terms