Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Summary

Join Kraken's Growth team as a fully remote React Native developer and help expand our global user base. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications, focusing on creating captivating onboarding experiences and optimizing user activation. Leverage your expertise in React.js, React Native, and related technologies to build innovative features and improve user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve growth goals and contribute to technical strategy discussions. This role requires 6+ years of software development experience and a deep understanding of user behavior and data-driven decision-making. Kraken offers a unique opportunity to work in a mission-focused company with a global team and a commitment to crypto innovation.

Requirements

• A strong understanding of user behavior, onboarding best practices, and data-driven decision-making
• A creative mindset to design user experiences that stand out and leave a lasting impression
• 6+ 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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React.js
• Design and execute onboarding experiences that captivate new users and streamline their journey
• Optimize the activation process to ensure users quickly realize the value of our platform
• Create and refine a first-time user experience that sets the gold standard in our industry
• Develop innovative features to incentivize engagement and loyalty
• Continuously test, learn, and improve strategies based on user behavior and feedback
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology

Benefits

Fully remote company