Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Kraken's growing Consumer team as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to building mobile applications that bring crypto to the masses. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native, setting the standard for code quality and leading complex software systems development. This role requires significant influence on technical decisions, mentoring junior and senior engineers, and mastering multiple technologies. You will design and implement scalable and maintainable systems, lead complex initiatives, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of software development experience with a focus on web and mobile applications, deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and React Native, and experience with API design, security, and performance optimization.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web and mobile applications
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React Native frameworks
• Strong experience of API design, security, and performance optimization
• Experience with Next.js 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
• Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto or fintech mobile applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native
• 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

Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android)