Senior Software Engineer - Customer at Kraken

London, England, United Kingdom

Kraken Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Renewable Energy, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

  • General interest in technology and problem-solving
  • Diligent and thoughtful approach
  • Experience/expertise in Python
  • Experience/expertise in Django (or equivalent web framework)
  • Experience/expertise in domain modelling
  • Experience/expertise in HTTP and REST APIs
  • Experience/expertise in writing robust and fault-tolerant software
  • Experience/expertise in Celery and asynchronous processing
  • Experience/expertise in PostgreSQL

Responsibilities

  • Processing tens of millions of meter readings a day
  • Feeding data into a machine learning pipeline for consumption modeling and prediction
  • Adapting Kraken to improve other utilities like water and broadband
  • Working on complex design challenges in the UK utilities market

Skills

Python
Django
Domain Modelling
REST APIs
Celery
PostgreSQL
Asynchronous Processing

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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