[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer - Breakout Prop at Kraken

Europe

Kraken Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Prop Trading, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of backend engineering experience (at least 3+ years in financial, metrics-driven, or high-performance systems)
  • Highly skilled with C#, ASP.NET Core, and PostgreSQL
  • Comfortable deploying and scaling applications in AWS
  • Experience working on API platforms, real-time data pipelines, or metrics systems
  • Understanding or curiosity about trading systems and cryptocurrency markets
  • Ability to thrive on solving complex problems and building robust, scalable software

Responsibilities

  • Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, low-latency, and scalable back-end services and RESTful APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core
  • Architecting solutions for real-time financial data processing, trade surveillance, and portfolio analysis
  • Building pipelines and data models to power metrics dashboards, risk reporting, and performance analytics
  • Managing and optimizing complex queries and schemas in PostgreSQL
  • Integrating APIs with third-party systems to ensure data integrity and reliability
  • Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks to meet demanding uptime and latency requirements
  • Implementing security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption

Skills

Backend Engineering
Data Pipelines
Metrics
Core Services
Trading Platforms
Risk Management
Microservices
Crypto Protocols

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity plan
401k contribution plan
Vacation & Generous PTO
Paid Tranings

Risks

Increased competition from Binance and Coinbase could impact Kraken's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise Kraken's compliance costs.
The volatility of cryptocurrency prices can affect Kraken's revenue from transaction fees.

Differentiation

Kraken offers both spot and futures trading for over 40 digital assets.
The platform provides advanced charting tools for professional traders and technical analysts.
Kraken's 24/7 global support ensures assistance for users at any time.

Upsides

Kraken's acquisition of Staked enhances its staking services for consumers and institutions.
Sponsorship deals with major soccer clubs boost Kraken's visibility and brand recognition.
The rise of crypto derivatives attracts advanced traders to Kraken's sophisticated tools.

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