Senior Software Engineer - React Native - Consumer

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 https://www.kraken.com/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 https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken. 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 https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken, crypto education https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education, and world-class client support https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken through our products like Kraken Pro https://pro.kraken.com/, Kraken NFT https://www.kraken.com/en-us/nft, and Kraken Futures https://futures.kraken.com/wallets. Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto! PROOF OF WORK THE TEAM We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Consumer team. The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken's product offering to the mass market. Trying to onboard the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto. This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our "Consumer" mobile applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken. We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world class user experiences, a "ship fast but don't ship shit" attitude and be highly self driven. THE OPPORTUNITY - Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native - Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development - Significantly influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with an expert understanding of engineering best practices - Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback - Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends - Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems, with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns - Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, and drive feedback and growth across teams - Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes SKILLS YOU SHOULD HODL - 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications - Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React Native frameworks  - Strong experience of API design, security, and performance optimization - Experience with Next.js 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 - Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto or fintech mobile applications - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English NICE TO HAVES - Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android)

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.