Senior Software Engineer - React and React Native

Join Kraken Digital Asset Exchange as a Senior Software Engineer

About Kraken

Kraken is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, known for its security and commitment to accelerating the global adoption of crypto. With over 10 million users worldwide, Kraken offers a wide range of digital assets and national currencies for trading. As a fully remote company, Kraken employs a diverse team of professionals from over 70 countries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining both web and mobile user interfaces using React and React Native. Your work will directly impact the performance and scalability of our platform, contributing to its success in the competitive crypto market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Applications: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web and mobile applications using React and React Native.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Backend Engineering, to integrate new features and improvements seamlessly.
• Architectural Contributions: Contribute to the architecture and design of our web and mobile applications.
• Performance Optimization: Identify, analyze, and resolve performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the codebase.
• Testing and Documentation: Write and maintain comprehensive unit tests and documentation.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality.

Required Skills and Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years in software development, focusing on web and mobile applications.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React and React Native frameworks.
• Additional Skills: Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and frontend testing frameworks.
• Design Principles: Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles.
• Communication: Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology.
• Mobile Development: Experience with native mobile app development (iOS/Android).

Why Join Kraken?

• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Diverse Team: Be part of a diverse team that values different talents, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Equal Opportunity: Kraken is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Application Process

This position is open for ongoing applications with no specific deadline. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if they do not meet all the listed requirements.

Become a Krakenite and help us build the future of crypto!