Software Engineer - Typescript

P2P; Remote; CAD 123,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto company is looking for a skilled engineer to join their remote team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using TypeScript and Node.js. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of engineering experience, especially in backend services, and a passion for blockchain technology. Collaboration with product teams to deliver features is essential. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on industry-leading practices and diversity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-time engineering experience within a technology organization or startup.
• 3-5 years of experience building backend services with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience working with GraphQL, SQL, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality applications using TypeScript.
• Collaborate with product managers and team members to deliver features.
• Write clean, maintainable code with an emphasis on type safety.

Skills

Engineering experience in a technology organization

Node.js

TypeScript

GraphQL

SQL

RESTful APIs

WebSockets

Blockchain technology

Version control (Git)

Technical documentation

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Romania, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Lithuania, Switzerland, Mexico, Canada

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Engineering Backend

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

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!

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The team

Join a small, talented team of engineers building high-quality enhancements and bringing new utility to Kraken. In this role, you’ll take significant ownership of technical decisions, collaborate closely with product, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver exciting new opportunities.

The opportunity

• 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

• 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, 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

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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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