About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
📍Maintain and develop existing front-end systems encompassing both external facing and internal user only functions 📍Transform user requirements into working and maintainable frontend systems using React and Next.js 📍Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Backend Engineering, to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements 📍Keep abreast of new technologies and approaches to best serve strategic goals of the firm
Skills you should HODL
📍2+ years of web application focused developer experience in a technology company 📍Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React and RESTful API design 📍Understanding of web development architecture and design patterns, ability to implement maintainable and scalable web applications 📍Experience with headless Content Management Systems such as Sanity.io, Contentful, Ghost.io or others 📍Experience with NextJS and Tailwind CSS 📍Experience of working with different with software development processes, ability to follow best practices and standards 📍Intellectual curiosity and deep interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain along with some familiarity with cryptocurrency markets and blockchain technology
