Software Engineer - Frontend - Payments

Kraken; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Payments & Blockchain team, focusing on payments systems. You will design, develop, and maintain payment processing capabilities, ensuring fast, secure transfers and a smooth onboarding experience for users interacting with payment services.

You will mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and help shape product decisions with a solid understanding of financial systems and security best practices, working within a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development with web/mobile focus.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and React Native expertise.
• Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets.
• Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern front-end build pipelines.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain payment processing systems.
• Build seamless transaction experiences optimizing fund transfers for speed and security.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for users interacting with payments.
• Develop features to enhance engagement, retention, and loyalty in payments.
• Set standards for secure, high-quality code in financial software.
• Mentor engineers and drive process improvements in financial software development.
• Design scalable, maintainable, fault-tolerant financial systems with security best practices.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

React Native

Next.js

RESTful APIs

WebSockets

Frontend testing

UI/UX

English communication

Tools

Next.js

WebSockets

RESTful APIs

Frontend testing frameworks

Build pipelines

Job description

Building the Future of Open Finance
Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.

Building the Future of Open Finance
Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.
Before you apply, we encourage you to explore our culture page to understand what drives us and how we work.
The Team
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Payments & Blockchain team to be focused on our payments systems. The Payments & Blockchain team is responsible for the first and last mile of every dollar (digital or fiat) that goes in or out of Kraken.
Join our Payments team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever-expanding universe of payment providers.
As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds. You will be responsible for building systems that communicate with various blockchains to enable the timely processing of client transactions, while also ensuring the safety and security of all funds on the exchange.
The Opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality payment processing systems using React.js and other relevant technologies
• Build and refine seamless transaction experiences that optimize fund transfers for speed, security, and reliability
• Ensure an efficient and intuitive onboarding experience for users interacting with payment systems, reducing friction and improving trust
• Develop innovative features that enhance engagement, retention, and loyalty within the payments ecosystem
• Set the standard for high-quality, secure code and lead the development of complex financial software systems
• Influence technical decisions, contribute to strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with a deep understanding of financial systems and security best practices
• Mentor engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive process improvements in financial software development
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant financial systems, ensuring compliance and security best practices

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React and React Native frameworks
• Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology

Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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.Our commitment
Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills 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 knowledgeable about crypto.
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
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