Senior Analytics Engineer

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.

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.

About the role

Kraken Analytics are the team who lead on data and analytics products, workflows, and analyses in the Kraken world. We build and maintain core, curated datasets–A “Unified Data Layer” comprising tables, a semantic layer, and dashboards–that Kraken’s clients and internal teams use for a broad range of analytical use cases.

Industry is at the beating heart of the business for Kraken's clients, with massive amounts of data being passed around and complex processes occurring every day. Your focus will be on building the data assets our clients need to understand their business, in close collaboration with our Product and delivery teams. You’ll focus especially on the data models that underlie clients’ mission-critical financial and regulatory reporting.

Our data stack:

We run a modern cloud data platform using key technologies such as:

• Postgres source databases

• AWS cloud infrastructure

• Databricks Delta Lake for data lake and warehouse storage and querying

• dbt(™) for data modelling and transformations

• Python as main scripting language

• Airflow for task scheduling

• Kubernetes for orchestration

• Github and Circle CI for version control, deployment and monitoring

What you'll do:

• Become a subject matter expert on the Kraken data model, especially regarding financial and regulatory reporting.

• Lead on building models, data flows, and metrics specific to your expertise.

• Work with Data and Product leadership to prioritize projects across our clients.

• Be exposed to new technologies and tools, and receive guidance on developing your skills.

• Build and maintain dashboards and data apps for senior stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development of the Kraken Analytics team and to our coding standards, continuous integration testing, and AI readiness.

• Lead and own major strategic projects end to end.

• Work closely with a broad range of teams at Kraken.

• Continue to develop your analytics engineering skills.

What you'll have:

We’re looking for someone who combines market industry knowledge and experience with a passion for working with data.

• Strong level of data skills/analytics experience. Comfortable with energy/utilities and other relevant subject areas.

• Learns fast and is enthusiastic about learning new technologies & processes.

• Has strong experience with SQL, dbt, and a modern cloud warehouse (Databricks preferred but not required).

• Experience building data pipelines and working with engineering teams.

• Curious and self driven - when faced with a new problem is capable of seeking out an answer without lots of help and support.

• Highly data literate and numerate - can make sense of lots of data and shape it into a coherent story.

• Great communicator, can explain complex technical problems to non-technical teams.

• Comfortable working with AI tools to automate rote work, but does not offload critical thinking or professional judgement.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

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. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, 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. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have the right tools and environment to unleash your potential. If you have any accommodation requests, please contact us at [email protected]. We’ll do our best to tailor the experience to your needs so you can feel comfortable, confident and be at your best!

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’re looking for! At Kraken, we're creating a team of genuine, honest, empathetic people. 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. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Please note that, in line with our current recruitment policy, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the country that they're applying to, at the time of application.*