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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.
The Team Lead plays a critical role in Kraken’s engineering organisation. You will work closely with the team’s Product Manager to guide product development through informed prioritisation and product objectives.
You’re expected to balance:
- Operational effectiveness
- Team support and wellbeing
- Strategic product alignment
- Technical leadership
This role is about 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 isn’t 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.
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 retros
- Translate large goals into achievable milestones
4. Strategic Decision-Making
- Make resource and prioritisation 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
Requirements
- Experience with line management of at least 3 people
- Has a strong engineering background
- Is comfortable working asynchronously
- 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 organisational habits
