Senior Software Engineer - React Native - Payments

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. As a fully remote company with Krakenites in 70+ countries, Kraken develops premium crypto products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures, committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support.

- Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality payment processing systems using React.js and other relevant technologies. - Building seamless transaction experiences that optimize fund transfers for speed, security, and reliability. - Ensuring an efficient and intuitive onboarding experience for users. - Developing innovative features to enhance engagement and loyalty within the payments ecosystem. - Setting standards for high-quality, secure code. - Leading the development of complex financial software. - Influencing technical decisions and contributing to strategy discussions with a deep understanding of financial systems and security. - Mentoring engineers and fostering technical excellence. - Designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant financial systems while ensuring compliance and security best practices.

- 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. - Available in EU afternoons. - Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android). - Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology.

Kraken (legally Payward, Inc.) is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange that facilitates trading of cryptocurrencies, stocks, futures, and ETFs in most US states. It serves over 10 million clients worldwide with $207 billion in quarterly trading volume and has expanded to tokenized equities for non-US customers.