Senior Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a fully remote company, Kraken is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join a newly created team and project within Kraken. Our mission is to move the economy away from fiat to stablecoins, empowering people with the convenience of cash but the safety of digital assets.

In Short

• Build robust backends that handle wallet management, payments, and treasury functionalities
• Design and implement APIs that developers can integrate easily into their applications
• Ensure system security and reliability in handling stablecoin transactions across jurisdictions
• Develop scalable infrastructure for onboarding users in key target markets
• Proficient in building highly scalable backend systems using languages like Python, Go, Rust, or Node.js
• Strong experience working with blockchain technologies, DeFi protocols, and stablecoins
• Expertise in designing secure and efficient APIs
• Knowledge of key management and cryptographic methods
• Familiarity with integrating on/off ramps and payment systems
• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in fintech or blockchain sectors

Requirements

• Highly autonomous and able to execute complex technical projects independently

Benefits

• Join a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values
• Work with a world-class team of crypto experts
• Opportunity to contribute to the global adoption of crypto
• Flexible work environment