[Remote] Site Reliability Engineer - Data Platform at Kraken

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, FintechIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Site Reliability EngineeringData PlatformData GovernanceLakehouseData IngestionData StorageScalabilityReliabilityEfficiency

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position with Krakenites in 70+ countries.

What key skills are required for the Site Reliability Engineer role?

Key skills include proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), automation scripting (bash/shell), CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and alerting, and role-based access control (RBAC).

What is the company culture like at Kraken?

Kraken is a mission-focused, fully remote company with a world-class team united by crypto conviction, committed to accelerating global crypto adoption, industry-leading security, and crypto education.

What does the Data Infrastructure team do?

The team designs data governance, implements data ingestion/storage/cataloging infrastructure, provides BI tools, and ensures availability, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of the data platform, supporting 10+ business units.

What makes a strong candidate for this SRE role?

Strong candidates have expertise in AWS, Terraform IaC, bash/shell scripting, CI/CD, monitoring/alerting, and RBAC, with experience ensuring data platform reliability and scalability across cross-functional teams.

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