We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Consumer team. 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.
This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our “Consumer†mobile applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken. We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world class user experiences, a “ship fast but don’t ship shit†attitude and be highly self driven.
The opportunity
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using React
- Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development
- Significantly influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with an expert understanding of engineering best practices
- Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback
- Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends
- Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems, with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns
- Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, and drive feedback and growth across teams
- Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes
Skills you should HODL
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web applications
- Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React ecosystem
- Strong experience of API design, security, and performance optimization
- Experience with Next.js and WebSockets
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks
- Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling
- Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles
- Experience within a large technology organization or fast growing startup
- Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto or fintech mobile applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don’t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you’re passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.