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Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django)

Kraken
Melbourne, Australia
Full Time
Posted April 30, 2025
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Job Description

A Senior Software Engineer specializing in Python and Django, responsible for developing and maintaining energy industry software solutions within a collaborative, agile environment, utilizing AWS and modern deployment practices to support sustainable energy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain server-side applications using Python, Django, Django-REST-framework, and GraphQL Graphene.
  • Implement features and optimize energy systems within the company's energy platform.
  • Participate in continuous deployment processes using AWS, CircleCI, and related tools.
  • Monitor and measure application performance using Sentry and Cloudwatch.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including engineers, UX experts, and designers to deliver technical solutions.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Python development.
  • Extensive experience working with Django, including Django-REST-framework and GraphQL Graphene.
  • Solid understanding of server-side development using Python.
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining web applications and APIs using Django and related frameworks.
  • Experience working within a continuous deployment pipeline using AWS services, including Django, ELB health checks, and related AWS tools.
  • Ability to work in a team environment following a Kanban-like approach, using tools such as Google Docs, Asana, Github, CircleCI, Sentry, and Cloudwatch.
  • Strong knowledge of immutable infrastructure and continuous delivery practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to measure and monitor performance in production environments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, UX experts, copywriters, and designers.
  • Commitment to honest, empathetic, and collaborative work ethic.
  • Willingness to learn and level-up skills in a fast-paced, innovative energy technology environment.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and compensation package
Work in a collaborative environment with talented engineers
Opportunities for skill development and career growth
Flexible work environment supported by tools like Google Docs, Asana, Github, CircleCI, Sentry, and Cloudwatch
Recognition as a Great Place to Work in multiple countries
High employee satisfaction score (e.g., 4.7 on Glassdoor in the UK)

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