Lead Platform Engineer

Descripción del puesto

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 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. It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in energy. Join us on our mission to improve the lives of ONE BILLION humans within the decade and shape a cleaner, better future for everyone. The Shared Services Platform team is a horizontal Platform team that builds reusable capabilities for other Kraken teams, rather than owning one customer-facing workflow. Its scope includes: Authentication and identity , including Support Site SSO and SCIM-based user provisioning. Event infrastructure , such as broker-as-a-service, topics, event schemas, integrations, and security/schema guardrails. Shared platform patterns and tooling that let teams self-serve, build securely, and avoid solving the same infrastructure problems repeatedly. 🚀 What you’ll own Have ownership of a functional team within Platform Engineering, working closely with the Director and Heads of Platform Engineering to define strategic objectives and team direction Own the production stability and reliability of the team’s services, ensuring they are built to scale and operate effectively in production Manage team priorities and deliveries Collaborate regularly and effectively with Platform Engineers in your functional team to deliver the technical implementation of the team’s strategic priorities, working alongside the Product Manager. Lead delivery of major initiatives on clear timelines Partner effectively in the wider Platform Engineering team to deliver outcomes Build a strong culture of open communication where teammates can ask questions without fear, promoting a positive and