Kraken is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Frontend for its Consumer team. In this role, you will build and maintain applications that expose Kraken's product offering to the mass market, focusing on simplicity to help onboard the next 100 million people to crypto. You will develop features for consumer mobile applications that serve as the primary interface for customer interaction.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using React.
- Set standards for high-quality code and lead the development of complex software systems.
- Influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy, and shape product/domain decisions with expert-level engineering best practices.
- Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback.
- Master multiple technologies and stay current with new tools and trends.
- Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems, applying deep knowledge of architecture and design patterns.
- Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, driving feedback and growth across teams.
- Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web applications.
- Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with the React ecosystem.
- Strong experience with API design, security, and performance optimization.
- Experience with Next.js and WebSockets.
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling.
- Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles.
- Experience within a large technology organization or fast-growing startup.
- Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto, or fintech mobile applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Technical Stack
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- WebSockets
Team & Environment
You will join the Consumer team at Kraken, focused on building applications for mainstream crypto adoption.
Work Mode
This role is global and open to candidates in 70+ countries.
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, working to accelerate global adoption for financial freedom and inclusion. We are committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support. We hire strictly based on merit.
As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.
