Senior Software Engineer - Kraken Distribution at Kraken

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Energy, Renewable Energy, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

Experience with Python and Django, including asynchronous processing
Familiarity with the technology stack: Django-REST-framework, GraphQL (Graphene), Kubernetes, AWS, Github, CircleCI, ArgoCD, Spacelift, Loggly, Sentry, DataDog

Responsibilities

Defining and driving the technical direction for new software capabilities on the Kraken platform to support distribution network needs
Designing and developing scalable and resilient software solutions that integrate with and extend the core Kraken platform
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including global product teams, to align development efforts and support changes to the underlying product
Contributing to domain understanding and technical problem-solving specific to the energy distribution sector within the Kraken ecosystem
Writing and maintaining robust Python and Django code, including asynchronous processing, ensuring compatibility and leveraging the Kraken platform
Working on integrations with relevant energy systems, ensuring seamless data flow within the system

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonDjangoDjango-REST-frameworkGraphQLGrapheneKubernetesAWSGithubCircleCIArgoCDSpaceliftLogglySentryDataDog

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What technical skills are required for this role?

The role requires writing and maintaining robust Python and Django code, including asynchronous processing, along with experience in Django-REST-framework, GraphQL (Graphene), Kubernetes, and AWS.

What is the company culture like at Kraken?

Kraken has a collaborative environment with approximately 700 engineers and uses tools like Slack, Notion, Google Docs, and Asana for communication and project management. They are committed to fostering growth, providing an excellent learning environment alongside talented engineers, and believe in transparency with some open-source coding conventions.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have expertise in Python and Django, experience designing scalable software solutions, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on energy distribution integrations.

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