Summary

The team

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Consumer team to be focused on our crypto and onchain operations. The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market. Trying to onboard the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto.

Join our Crypto team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains. This team is responsible for developing & supporting crypto staking and other yield earning operations.

As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds. You will be responsible for building systems that communicate with various blockchains to enable the timely processing of client transactions, while also ensuring the safety and security of all funds on the exchange

The opportunity

1. Integrate our existing systems with exciting new blockchains
2. Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, super secure applications and data protection systems
3. Write highly scalable, high volume services
4. Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
5. Design and optimize database schemas
6. Own, develop and maintain existing crypto services

Skills you should HODL

1. At least 5 years of backend development experience
2. Experience with development in at least one blockchain ecosystem
3. Strong understanding of cryptographic concepts
4. Strong proficiency with Typescript (Node.js) and/or Rust
5. Proficiency in Docker and/or Kubernetes
6. Comfortable with GNU/Linux operating systems
7. Knowledge of accessibility and security compliance standards 
8. Expertise in user authentication and authorization across systems
9. Grasp of design principles for scalable applications
10. Familiarity with automated testing and unit tests
11. Proficiency with code versioning tools, such as Git

Nice to haves

1. Be passionate about secure, reliable, fast and privacy-focused software
2. Strong passion for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
3. Pragmatic and solution-oriented, stoic in the face of many obstacles
4. Proactively adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and apply innovative solutions to dynamic challenges, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced development environment
5. Demonstrates a receptive mindset, adept at engaging in constructive dialogue on complex subjects with colleagues, while remaining adaptable and open to alternative perspectives

Skills

• Development
• Rust
• Software Engineering
• TypeScript