Backend Engineer - Crypto Staking

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About Kraken

As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a backend developer

Experience with Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains such as Tezos, Cosmos, or Polkadot

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

Location Tagging: #US #EU

We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

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