Senior Software Engineer - React Native - Consumer

About Kraken

• Building the Future of Crypto
• Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
• Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values.
• Our mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
• For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
• Kraken is a fully remote company with Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages.
• Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space.
• Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
• Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The Team

• We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Consumer team.
• The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market.
• Trying to onboard the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto.
• This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our “Consumer” mobile applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken.
• We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world-class user experiences, a “ship fast but don’t ship shit” attitude and be highly self driven.

The Opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native
• Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development
• Significantly influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with an expert understanding of engineering best practices
• Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback
• Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems, with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns
• Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, and drive feedback and growth across teams
• Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes

Skills You Should HODL

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React Native frameworks
• Strong experience of API design, security, and performance optimization
• Experience with Next.js and WebSockets
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles
• Experience within a large technology organization or fast-growing startup
• Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto or fintech mobile applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android)

Additional Information

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: FullTime
• 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.