Fullstack Engineer, Kraken

• If you’re passionate about secure system design, distributed architectures, and building solutions that truly matter in the crypto ecosystem, this is where you’ll make your impact
• 5+ years of professional experience in fullstack or backend engineering within high-scale, high-availability systems
• Expert-level proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, with hands-on experience using NestJS or similar frameworks
• Deep understanding of microservices, event-driven architectures, and CQRS/DDD design patterns
• Proven ability to design and deliver RESTful APIs and asynchronous event-based communication systems
• Strong experience with SQL databases and schema design for performance and reliability
• Solid understanding of React and modern frontend best practices
• Deep knowledge of state management (React Query, Context API, custom hooks)
• Experience with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and component-driven architecture
• Hands-on experience with Docker, CI/CD, and observability tools such as Prometheus and Splunk
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills — capable of working effectively in distributed, cross-functional teams
• We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

Desirable

• Join the Institutional Engineering Team, a core group responsible for building secure, high-performance systems that safeguard digital assets for institutional and enterprise clients
• We design and deliver the next generation of crypto custody and settlement services, ensuring trust, transparency, and resilience at every layer of our platform
• Our engineers are a globally distributed, mission-driven group focused on creating new, scalable services that form the backbone of our custody infrastructure — from key management and wallet orchestration to transaction pipelines and compliance systems
• We combine deep backend expertise with a strong focus on security, reliability, and performance. The team thrives in a collaborative, transparent, and DevOps-oriented environment, where technical excellence and innovation come together to redefine how digital assets are protected and managed
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and DevOps engineers to design and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance custody solutions
• Build and maintain new backend microservices in TypeScript, Node.js, powering custody, staking, and wallet services
• Integrate with blockchain networks and external systems to support asset movements, transactions, and key management workflows
• Contribute to frontend applications built with React and Next.js, ensuring clear operational visibility and seamless user experience
• Develop event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time data processing and inter-service communication
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code, maintaining high standards for performance, observability, and fault tolerance
• Collaborate across teams to design and optimize data models, APIs, and distributed architectures
• Participate in technical reviews, mentor other engineers, and take ownership of services throughout their full lifecycle — from RFCs and design to deployment and maintenance

• This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
• 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