Software Engineer - Frontend - Payments

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Payments & Blockchain team to be focused on our payments systems. The Payments & Blockchain team is responsible for the first and last mile of every dollar (digital or fiat) that goes in or out of Kraken.

Join our Payments team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever-expanding universe of payment providers.

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

• 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

What You Bring

• 5+ 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

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology