Senior Software Engineer, Kraken

React NFT Marketplace

Salary not provided
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Next.js
Senior level
Remote in EU, UK
Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange

Job no longer available

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange

501-1000 employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyTradingBlockchain

Job no longer available

Salary not provided
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Next.js
Senior level
Remote in EU, UK

501-1000 employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyTradingBlockchain

Company mission

To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.

Role

Who you are

  • 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web applications
  • Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React
  • Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets, particularly in a blockchain or NFT context
  • Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling
  • Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles, especially in the context of NFTs and digital assets
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable

  • Direct experience with blockchain technology and NFT platforms
  • Familiarity with smart contract development and integration
  • Familiarity with Web3 libs and wallet integrations
  • E-commerce and related SEO experience
  • Knowledge of image compression, caching and loading strategies

What the job involves

  • In this role, you will be joining a cross-functional team solely focused on pushing the boundaries of the space and offering a world class user experience
  • Your core responsibility will be building and maintaining user interfaces, leveraging React, as the team delivers novel features to production, as well as maintaining the engineering health of the application
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications specifically tailored for NFT trading and interactions
  • Execute within a cross-functional team, including Product, Design, and Backend Engineering, to ensure seamless integration of NFT features and functionalities
  • Contribute to the architecture and design of the NFT marketplace, focusing on scalability, performance, and user experience
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the web application
  • Write and maintain comprehensive unit tests and documentation for the NFT platform
  • Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the blockchain and NFT space, integrating these insights into our platform

Otta's take

Theo Margolius headshot

Theo Margolius

COO of Otta

Kraken is the world’s largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken’s clients also trade USD, CAD, ETH, XRP, LTC and other digital currencies, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure bitcoin exchange by independent news media.

Kraken was the first bitcoin exchange to have its market data displayed on the Bloomberg Terminal, the first to pass a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit, and one of the first exchanges to offer leveraged bitcoin margin trading.

Kraken are one of the top 3 bitcoin exchanges by volume, behind Coinbase and bit-x with an 18% market share. While this is a competitive space to operate in - the volume of crypto being exchanged every day is very high, so there's space for multiple winners.

Kraken have made a number of acquisitions and have strengthened its world-leading position with the launch of new products, features and apps and a 24/7 multi-lingual support line. The company will continue to provide clients with easier and more versatile ways to participate in the crypto ecosystem.

Insights

Many candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

13% female employees

22% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Feb 2019

$100m

SERIES C

Mar 2014

$5m

SERIES A

Total funding: $111.5m

Company benefits

  • Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
  • Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
  • We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
  • A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
  • Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company

Company values

  • Crypto Conviction
  • Assume Best Intent
  • Innovative
  • Collaborative
  • Client Obsessed
  • Productively Paranoid
  • Globally Inclusive
  • Humble

Company HQ

Financial District, San Francisco, CA

Founders

Jesse Powell

(Chairman of the Board)

Previously co-founded Verge Gallery & Studio Project, Lewt and Internet Ventures & Holdings

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