Backend Crypto Engineer - L1
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About the Role
Kraken is hiring a Backend Crypto Engineer to integrate systems with blockchains and support crypto operations like deposits, withdrawals, and staking. The role requires backend development experience with TypeScript or Rust and knowledge of layer-1 blockchain development.
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Responsibilities
- Integrate existing systems with new blockchains
- Design and implement low latency, high availability, super secure applications and data protection systems
- Write highly scalable, high volume services
- Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Design and optimize database schemas
- Own, develop and maintain existing crypto services
Requirements
- At least 3 years of backend development experience
- Generalist knowledge of layer 1 blockchain development
- Strong backend development experience with proficiency in TypeScript (Node.js) and/or Rust
- Deep understanding of cryptographic concepts and scalable application design
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Temporal and GNU/Linux environments
- Proficiency in code versioning tools (Git) and experience with automated testing frameworks
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The Team
- Join our Crypto team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains.
- This team is responsible for developing & supporting crypto operations including deposits, withdrawals & staking.
- As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds.
The Opportunity
- Integrate our existing systems with exciting new blockchains
- Design and implement low latency, high availability, super secure applications and data protection systems
- Write highly scalable, high volume services
- Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Design and optimize database schemas
- Own, develop and maintain existing crypto services
Skills You Should HODL
- At least 3 years of backend development experience
- Generalist knowledge of layer 1 blockchain development
- Strong backend development experience, with proficiency in Typescript (Node.js) and/or Rust
- Deep understanding of cryptographic concepts and scalable application design
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Temporal and GNU/Linux environments
- Proficiency in code versioning tools (Git) and experience with automated testing frameworks
- Passion for secure, privacy focused blockchain solutions and a general interest in cryptocurrencies
- Resilience and adaptability in rapidly evolving technical landscapes
- Strong AI proficiency is highly desirable.
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