Backend Java Engineer - Real-Time Fintech/Crypto

Kraken; Chile; Remote; CLP 117,878,000 - 176,817,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken, via CF Benchmarks, is seeking a Java Developer to join the Index Team. You will build benchmark calculation systems, contribute to core backend and data services, and work with a global product team to deliver end-to-end features for crypto finance.

The role emphasizes high-throughput real-time processing, maintainable code, and strong English communication. Candidates should be able to operate in an international, remote-capable environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend software development for fintech.
• Strong Java application foundation and real-time processing capabilities.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and Git workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and detail orientation.
• Clear English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Build benchmark calculation systems using new methodologies.
• Collaborate with product team to implement end-to-end features.
• Contribute to data analysis, infrastructure, backend and business logic.
• Support a 24/9 real-time distributed system as part of a global team.
• Ensure testing, metrics and alarms provide good system coverage.
• Deliver world-class pricing and data services to crypto/financial markets.
• Be part of a fast-growing crypto company.

Skills

Java

Backend development

Real-time systems

Clean code

CI/CD

Git

Mathematical reasoning

English communication

Problem solving

Tools

RPC

Protobuf

Message queues

Redis

SQL

Job description

Kraken, via CF Benchmarks, is seeking a Java Developer to join the Index Team. You will build benchmark calculation systems, contribute to core backend and data services, and work with a global product team to deliver end-to-end features for crypto finance.

The role emphasizes high-throughput real-time processing, maintainable code, and strong English communication. Candidates should be able to operate in an international, remote-capable environment.