Fullstack Engineer
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Requirements
• 5+ 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 • This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline. • 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. • Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable 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 knowledgable about crypto!
Responsibilities
• Design and deliver secure, high-performance crypto custody services to safeguard digital assets for institutional clients. • Build new backend microservices in TypeScript, Node.js that power various cryptocurrency services such as custody, staking, and wallet management. • Integrate with blockchain networks and external systems to facilitate asset movements, transactions, and key management workflows. • Contribute to frontend applications built with React and Next.js for clear operational visibility and seamless user experience in crypto services. • Develop event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time data processing and inter-service communication within the cryptocurrency platform infrastructure.
Benefits
• Equity options mentioned as part of joining Krakenites' mission to accelerate global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. However, specific details about equity compensation are not given within this excerpt. • Perks are often part of such roles to attract top talent and foster company culture, yet they're not specifically listed within this excerpt provided. • Remote work options explicitly stated as a benefit for joining Krakenites at their fully remote company with team members in over 70 countries speaking more than 50 languages.