Software Engineer, Typescript Onchain
Kraken
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Job Description
About Kraken
Kraken is a mission-focused company deeply rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. With over a decade of dedication, Kraken has attracted top crypto experts globally. As a fully remote company, Krakenites operate in over 70 countries, developing premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers, with a strong emphasis on industry-leading security, education, and client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
The Team and Opportunity
Join a small, talented engineering team at Kraken dedicated to building high-quality enhancements and bringing new utility to the platform. As a Software Engineer, Typescript Onchain, you will take significant ownership of technical decisions, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver exciting new opportunities.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality applications using TypeScript.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and team members to deliver features end-to-end.
- Write clean, maintainable code with a strong emphasis on type safety and performance.
- Review code, provide constructive feedback, and uphold engineering best practices.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and technical roadmaps.
Skills You Should HODL (Requirements)
- 3-5 years of full-time engineering experience within a large technology organization or fast-growing startup.
- 3-5 years of experience building backend services with Node.js and TypeScript.
- Experience working with GraphQL, SQL, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets.
- Experience working with blockchain technology and DeFi.
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, APIs, async programming).
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Ability to write clear technical documentation and communicate effectively.
- Understanding user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
Key skills/competency
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Blockchain Technology
- DeFi
- GraphQL
- SQL
- RESTful APIs
- WebSockets
- Backend Development
- Software Engineering Fundamentals
How to Get Hired at Kraken
- Research Kraken's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Master TypeScript and Node.js: Showcase projects demonstrating proficiency in backend services, GraphQL, SQL, and WebSockets relevant to the Software Engineer, Typescript Onchain role.
- Highlight blockchain/DeFi experience: Emphasize any direct work with blockchain technology, decentralized finance, or crypto-related projects.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to explicitly address the specific skills and experience required for a Software Engineer, Typescript Onchain at Kraken, using keywords from the job description.
- Practice technical and behavioral interviews: Prepare for in-depth technical questions on data structures, algorithms, and system design, alongside behavioral questions emphasizing collaboration and problem-solving within a remote, fast-paced environment.
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