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Kraken is hiring a Solutions Architect - Payward Services

About the Role

This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and support robust architectures that power digital asset platforms and services.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy secure, high-performance technical solutions for financial infrastructure
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams to define system requirements
  • Translate business needs into scalable technical designs
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and frameworks
  • Ensure architectural consistency across multiple service domains
  • Support integration of third-party systems and APIs
  • Lead technical discussions during project planning and execution
  • Identify and mitigate system-level risks early in development
  • Maintain documentation of system architecture and design decisions
  • Provide guidance on compliance with financial regulations and security standards
  • Optimize systems for reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues across distributed environments
  • Advocate for best practices in software design and deployment
  • Participate in code and design reviews
  • Assist in defining long-term technology roadmaps
  • Collaborate with security teams to enforce data protection measures
  • Ensure solutions meet audit and regulatory requirements
  • Guide implementation of monitoring and observability tools
  • Support incident response and post-mortem analysis
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer across technical teams
  • Drive adoption of automation and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration
  • Ensure interoperability between legacy and modern systems
  • Contribute to capacity planning and disaster recovery strategies
  • Promote reusability and standardization across platforms

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and location

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and office-based collaboration

Team

Cross-functional team working on mission-critical financial technology systems

Why This Role Matters

  • The role plays a central part in shaping the technical foundation of financial services that serve millions of users globally.
  • Architectural decisions directly impact platform reliability, compliance, and long-term scalability.

What We Value

  • Technical excellence paired with clear communication.
  • Proactive problem solving and ownership mindset.
  • Collaboration across engineering, product, and compliance teams.

Available for qualified candidates where permitted by law

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Kraken
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange building premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. The company is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 2 months ago