Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their Payments & Blockchain team. The role involves building and maintaining payment processing systems while ensuring the security and timely processing of client transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality payment processing systems using React.js and other relevant technologies
- Build and refine seamless transaction experiences that optimize fund transfers for speed, security, and reliability
- Ensure an efficient and intuitive onboarding experience for users interacting with payment systems, reducing friction and improving trust
- Develop innovative features that enhance engagement, retention, and loyalty within the payments ecosystem
- Set the standard for high-quality, secure code and lead the development of complex financial software systems
- Influence technical decisions, contribute to strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with a deep understanding of financial systems and security best practices
- Mentor engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive process improvements in financial software development
- Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant financial systems, ensuring compliance and security best practices
Requirements:
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
- Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React and React Native frameworks
- Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs 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
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology