Software Engineer - Frontend - Payments

🏢 About Kraken

Payward, the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services, and CF Benchmarks, has dedicated the last 15 years to building one of the industry's most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms. Their mission is to advance an open, global financial system.

🎯 The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on Frontend for the Payments & Blockchain team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality payment processing systems. Your work will ensure the speed, security, and reliability of fund transfers, contributing to a seamless and intuitive user experience within Kraken's financial infrastructure.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Core: React.js, React Native, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript
• APIs: RESTful APIs, WebSockets
• Testing: Frontend testing frameworks
• Tooling: Modern front-end build pipelines and tooling

💼 What You'll Do

• 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'll Need

• 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 Have

• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology.