Senior Software Engineer - React Native - Payments

Kraken

The opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality payment processing systems using React.js and other relevant technologies

• Build and refine seamless transaction experiences that optimize fund transfers for speed, security, and reliability

• Ensure an efficient and intuitive onboarding experience for users interacting with payment systems, reducing friction and improving trust

• Develop innovative features that enhance engagement, retention, and loyalty within the payments ecosystem

• Set the standard for high-quality, secure code and lead the development of complex financial software systems

• Influence technical decisions, contribute to strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with a deep understanding of financial systems and security best practices

• Mentor engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive process improvements in financial software development

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant financial systems, ensuring compliance and security best practices

Skills you should HODL

• 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

• Available in EU afternoons

Nice to haves

• Familiarity with native mobile app development (iOS/Android)

• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology