About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
📍Integrate our existing systems with exciting new blockchains 📍Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, super secure applications and data protection systems 📍Write highly scalable, high volume services 📍Write reusable, testable, and efficient code 📍Design and optimize database schemas 📍Own, develop and maintain existing crypto services
Skills you should HODL
📍At least 6 years of backend development experience 📍Strong understanding of cryptographic concepts and experience with at least one blockchain ecosystem 📍Strong proficiency with Typescript (Node.js) and/or Rust 📍Proficiency in Docker and/or Kubernetes and comfort with GNU/Linux operating systems 📍Knowledge of accessibility and security compliance standards 📍Expertise in user authentication and authorization across systems 📍Strong passion for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
