Job Overview & Context

Software Engineer – Client Engineering (Remote within Australia) is an active remote position offered by Kraken Tech. This role offers flexible remote work based from Melbourne, VIC (Remote, Australia), with direct integration into our innovative Australian team.

Employment Type Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe! 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.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Deliver high-impact contributions in alignment with Kraken Tech’s strategic roadmap and standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across distributed teams in Australia and global stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence, process refinement, and transparent stakeholder communication.
• Ensure full adherence to regulatory compliance, quality standards, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Engineer I roles (usually 1-3 years exp) are only available hybrid from Melbourne
• Engineer II roles (usually 4-8 years exp) are available remotely within Australia or hybrid from Melbourne.
• Our backend developers use Python. Most of our websites are powered by Django and GraphQL (Graphene). Our CircleCI CI/CD pipeline runs tens of thousands of tests, deploying into AWS EKS defined by Terraform over 100 times per day and observed with tools like Sentry and Datadog. This allows us to move fast and at scale, without compromising reliability. Teams work differently but the commitment to quality is the same.
• Developers at Kraken are empowered to use cutting-edge AI tools and models. Any generated code is still owned by a human.
• Kraken Engineering has multiple disciplinary groups with their own management structures and teams working together to create a unified Kraken that can be deployed to any territory in the world to achieve clients’ goals.
• Client Engineering is the development arm responsible for making sure our clients receive the best possible experience and their needs are met with high quality solutions.
• 🚀 What you’ll own:
• We are currently hiring at both the Engineer I and Engineer II levels.

Salary, Benefits & Remote Work Culture

• 100% Remote / Flexible working arrangement across Australia.
• Competitive Australian compensation package ($130,000) plus statutory superannuation.
• Comprehensive home office setup allowance and tech equipment provided.
• Professional learning, development budget, and career advancement pathways.

Location & Work Arrangements

This position is 100% Remote (Work From Home) within Australia (VIC / National). Candidates must have valid working rights in Australia.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application directly through the official employer portal:

Apply Directly at Kraken Tech