Backend Engineer - Developer Experience, Crypto/Payments

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About Kraken


As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.


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About the Role


This role is remote.


Our Engineering team is having a blast while delivering the most sophisticated crypto-trading platform out there. Help us continue to define and lead the industry.


Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and support libraries and tools written in NodeJS and Rust to support a wide range of financial services (blockchain, fiat and staking) 
  • Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
  • Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
  • Implementation of security and data protection systems
  • Write highly scalable, high volume services
  • Create optimized database schemas

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a backend developer
  • Strong proficiency with Node.js, Typescript and various frameworks
  • Basic knowledge and interest in learning Rust 
  • Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools 
  • Ability to handle the DevOps side of financial services using tools like Docker
  • Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
  • Understanding accessibility and security compliance 
  • Understanding user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
  • Experience with automated testing platforms and unit tests
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
  • Desire to make the best trading platform out there
  • Strong passion for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
  • Fluent English language skills are required

Location Tagging: #US #EU 


We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 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. 


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Kraken Digital Asset Exchange operates in the Blockchain industry. Kraken Digital Asset Exchange was founded in 2011. It offers perks and benefits such as Remote work program, Wellness programs, Mental health benefits, Company equity, Generous parental leave and Generous PTO. To see all jobs at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, click here.
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