Frontend Engineer - Utilities
Kraken
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
Über
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 Utilities Our tech platform ‘Kraken’ is already licensed to support 55 million customer accounts globally, and we aim to serve 100 million by 2027. Kraken is the most AI-driven, innovative, forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimising resources to delivering cost-effective, exceptional customer experiences through advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS), billing, meter data management, CRM, and AI-driven communications.
We’re now charging the Kraken platform to other utility industries (Water and Broadband) and have created a new team called - Kraken Utilities. Over the last 3 years we have built this team from scratch to re-architect, design, and develop our Kraken software platform to solve complex industry wide problems within the water and broadband sectors (such as customer experience & water leak detection).
The Kraken Utilities team is in a very exciting growth phase, and has already signed six key clients: Severn Trent, Leep, Portsmouth Water, Essential Energy, TalkTalk, and Cuckoo. We are currently 120+ people strong globally.
The role
This is a junior frontend engineer role, ideal for someone early in their career who wants to grow their skills while contributing to a real, high‑impact product. You’ll work primarily on our frontend codebase, supported by experienced engineers who will mentor you and help you develop strong engineering fundamentals.
What You'll Do
Build and maintain user‑facing features using TypeScript, JavaScript and Next.js (React)
Work with GraphQL APIs to power frontend journeys
Contribute production code to a large, shared codebase with support from senior engineers
Participate in code reviews, design discussions and team retrospectives
Collaborate closely with backend engineers to shape APIs and customer journeys
Work with a shared design system (currently third-party UI Framework)
Occasionally interact with client stakeholders alongside senior team members
Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and early
What You'll Need
Some commercial or practical experience building frontend applications (or strong project experience)
Working knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript; Experience with React (Next.js experience is a bonus, not a requirement)
Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows
A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Nice‑to‑have
Exposure to Next.js or server‑side rendering concepts
Experience consuming APIs (REST or GraphQL)
Familiarity with design systems or component libraries
Interest in learning more about backend or full‑stack development
How The Team Works
We work as a single, collaborative team of frontend and backend engineers, sharing ownership rather than siloing responsibilities
Engineers regularly pair, review each other’s work and discuss design decisions openly
We value clear, early communication over perfection — raising questions or blockers early is encouraged
The team rotates across different areas of the product to help everyone build context and avoid single points of knowledge
Mentorship is a core part of the team culture, with senior engineers actively supporting junior engineers’ development
Responsible use of AI tooling is supported, with an emphasis on learning and code quality
We would prefer someone who can work in our London office on a hybrid remote policy of 1‑2 days a week onsite. You do need to be able to work in the UK.
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 (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.
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. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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