Senior Software Engineer - Frontend - Onchain

📋 Description

• • Join Kraken, a globally recognized leader in the cryptocurrency exchange space, and become an integral part of our mission to accelerate the adoption of crypto and empower individuals with financial freedom. As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Frontend Onchain, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology within our innovative product ecosystem.
• • This is a unique opportunity to work within a small, highly skilled engineering team dedicated to building robust, high-quality enhancements and introducing groundbreaking onchain utility to Kraken's suite of products. You will be entrusted with significant ownership of technical decisions, fostering a collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences the direction of our projects.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate closely with product managers and designers to deeply understand business needs and translate them into elegant, efficient, and scalable frontend solutions. This involves a proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for user experience, ensuring that our onchain features are intuitive and accessible to a diverse user base, from seasoned traders to crypto newcomers.
• • You will work hand-in-hand with our DevOps team throughout the entire software development lifecycle. This includes contributing to the technical specification process, often in the form of Request for Comments (RFCs), ensuring thorough documentation and architectural foresight. Your involvement will span from initial concept and design to feature development, rigorous testing, and deployment, guaranteeing the reliability and performance of our onchain experiences.
• • A key aspect of this role involves developing and maintaining the services that power Kraken's onchain functionalities. This requires a deep understanding of how to integrate various blockchain networks and third-party APIs seamlessly into our existing products. You will be at the forefront of connecting the traditional financial world with the burgeoning decentralized economy.
• • The opportunity extends to designing and implementing low-latency, high-availability, and scalable applications. This demands a strong grasp of frontend architecture, performance optimization techniques, and the ability to anticipate and address potential bottlenecks in high-traffic environments.
• • You will be responsible for writing reusable, testable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and contributing to a maintainable codebase. This includes creating optimized database schemas where necessary, ensuring data integrity and efficient retrieval.
• • As a senior member of the team, you will have the chance to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience to foster their growth. Your contributions will also be vital in our hiring process, helping us identify and attract top talent to further strengthen our engineering capabilities.
• • This role requires a proactive approach to taking complete end-to-end ownership of tasks. From conception to delivery, you will be empowered to drive initiatives forward, ensuring successful outcomes and continuous improvement.
• • You will be instrumental in integrating multiple blockchain networks and third-party APIs into our products, expanding Kraken's capabilities and offering users a wider range of onchain services. This includes staying abreast of the latest developments in the blockchain space and identifying opportunities for innovation.
• • We encourage a culture of continuous learning and experimentation. You will have the opportunity to explore new technologies, contribute to architectural discussions, and influence the technical roadmap for our onchain products.
• • Your work will directly impact the user experience of millions, making complex blockchain interactions simple and secure. You will be building the tools and interfaces that empower users to engage with the decentralized web confidently and effectively.
• • This position offers the chance to work in a fully remote environment, collaborating with a diverse, global team of passionate individuals who are united by a shared belief in the transformative power of cryptocurrency.
• • You will be contributing to a company that values security, education, and world-class client support, ensuring that Kraken remains at the forefront of the crypto industry.