Backend Dev / DeFi
Backend Engineer – Staking Full Time (Remote)
Kraken is changing the world. Join the revolution!
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Founded in 2011 and with over 4 million clients, Kraken is one of the world's largest, most successful bitcoin exchanges and we're growing faster than ever. Our range of successful products are playing an important role in the mainstream adoption of crypto assets. We attract people who constantly push themselves to think differently and chart exciting new paths in a rapidly growing industry. Kraken is a diverse group of dreamers and doers who see value in being radically transparent.
In less than a decade Kraken has risen to become one of the best and most respected crypto exchanges in the world. We are changing the way the world thinks about money and finance. The crypto industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and Kraken is leading the charge. We've grown from 70 Krakenites in January 2017 to over 1200 today and we have no intention of slowing down.
This role is remote.
Our Engineering team is having a blast while delivering the most sophisticated crypto-trading platform out there. Help us continue to define and lead the industry.
Integrating various blockchains into our staking system
Ensuring rewards are distributed to clients accurately and efficiently
Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
Implementation of security and data protection systems
Write highly scalable, high volume services
Create optimized database schemas
Own, develop and maintain staking services
3+ years of experience as a backend developer
Experience with Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains such as Tezos, Cosmos, or Polkadot
Familiarity with decentralized finance (DeFi) products such as liquidity pools and yield farming
Strong proficiency with Node.js, Typescript and various frameworks
Ability to handle the DevOps side of production services using tools like Docker
Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
Understanding accessibility and security compliance
Understanding user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Experience with automated testing platforms and unit tests
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Basic experience with other languages such as: C++, Rust, or Go
Desire to make the best staking platform out there
Strong passion for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
We're powered by people from around the world with their own unique backgrounds and experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives.
Check out all our open roles at https://jobs.lever.co/kraken. We're excited to see what you're made of.
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Date Posted: Posted 2 years ago
Job Title: Backend Engineer – Staking