Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Kraken

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on web applications
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React
• Solid experience with SEO best practices and web analytics tools
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and modern front-end development tools and pipelines
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A high degree of ownership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable

• The Growth Content Platform team is dedicated to building and optimizing scalable web applications that power Kraken’s content ecosystem
• We focus on enhancing Kraken’s “logged out” web experience while developing robust content management systems and developer tooling that streamline content delivery and internal workflows
• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Marketing, and Product teams, we create flexible, high-performing platforms that enable seamless content distribution and engagement
• By refining our architecture and improving CMS accessibility for internal stakeholders, we ensure a dynamic, efficient, and scalable content experience
• Through technical innovation and continuous optimization, we empower Kraken’s web presence to drive meaningful user interactions and business growth
• Develop and maintain high-quality web applications with a focus on content management systems, scalable architecture and developer tooling
• Collaborate with the Marketing, Content, and Design teams to build self-serve content management tooling
• Contribute to the architecture and design of our web applications, ensuring scalability and performance optimization
• Collaborate with engineers within the company to develop and iterate on internal SDKs
• Leverage AI and other innovative solutions to speed up content authoring and improve overall velocity
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in web development
• Write and maintain comprehensive unit tests and documentation
• Mentor junior developers and engage in code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality

• Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
• Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
• We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
• A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
• Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company

Total funding: $111.5m

Kraken is the world’s largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken’s clients also trade USD, CAD, ETH, XRP, LTC and other digital currencies, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure bitcoin exchange by independent news media.