Kraken - Fullstack Engineer

• 3+ years of professional experience in fullstack or backend engineering within high-scale, high-availability systems. • Expert-level proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, with hands-on experience using NestJS or similar frameworks. • Deep understanding of microservices, event-driven architectures, and CQRS/DDD design patterns. • Proven ability to design and deliver RESTful APIs and asynchronous event-based communication systems. • Strong experience with SQL databases and schema design for performance and reliability. • Solid understanding of React and modern frontend best practices. • Deep knowledge of state management (React Query, Context API, custom hooks). • Experience with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and component-driven architecture. • Hands-on experience with Docker, CI/CD, and observability tools such as Prometheus and Splunk. • Excellent collaboration and communication skills — capable of working effectively in distributed, cross-functional teams. • Understanding of crypto protocols, staking mechanisms, and the broader blockchain technology ecosystem. • Background in financial systems, digital assets, and experience in custodial or other regulated environments • Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. • Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. • We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. • Our commitment • Our commitment • Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. • We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.