Sr. Software Engineer - React Native - Onchain

Kraken; Dubai; Remote; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency company is seeking an experienced Software Developer to design and maintain mobile applications using React Native. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software development, strong expertise in mobile technologies, and a passion for crypto. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a seamless trading experience while taking ownership of both technical and product decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on mobile applications.
• Strong expertise in React Native and understanding of native mobile development (Swift & Kotlin).
• Hands-on experience in crypto or fintech applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless mobile trading platform.
• Contribute to architectural decisions prioritizing scalability and reliability.

Skills

Software development experience

React Native expertise

JavaScript / TypeScript knowledge

Product mindset

Experience in crypto or fintech

Team leadership experience

Job description

Overview

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. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission 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. Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have 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

Join a small, talented team of engineers building a high-quality cryptocurrency exchange interface in React Native. In this role, you’ll take significant ownership of both technical and product decisions, collaborating closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver an unparalleled mobile trading experience.

The opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native
• Take ownership of technical and product decisions, shaping both the codebase and the user experience
• Collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless, performant, and intuitive mobile trading platform
• Contribute to architectural decisions that prioritize scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Lead by example with clean, testable code and best practices in mobile development
• Mentor peers and help drive growth within the team

Skills You Should HODL

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on mobile applications
• Strong expertise in React Native, with solid understanding of native mobile development (Swift & Kotlin)
• Deep knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript and related tooling
• A strong product mindset, comfortable making product and design decisions alongside the team
• Hands-on experience in crypto or fintech applications
• Experience leading teams and thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Nice to have

• Familiarity with additional mobile frameworks or libraries
• Contributions to open-source projects in the React Native or crypto ecosystem

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 for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don\'t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you\'re passionate or knowledgable about crypto! As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on mobile applications and strong expertise in React Native. Hands-on experience in crypto or fintech applications is preferred.