Software Engineer - Frontend

Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, Ninja Trader, 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.

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.

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

5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications

Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs and Web Sockets

Experience with frontend testing frameworks

Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling

Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles

Experience with in a large technology organization or fast growing startup

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology

Unless a specific Final date to receive applications 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.

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.

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