Building the Future of Open FinancePayward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.
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The TeamWe are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Payments & Blockchain team to be focused on our payments systems.
The Payments & Blockchain team is responsible for the first and last mile of every dollar (digital or fiat) that goes in or out of Kraken.
Join our Payments team to help integrate Kraken’s systems with an ever-expanding universe of payment providers.
As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds.
You will be responsible for building systems that communicate with various blockchains to enable the timely processing of client transactions, while also ensuring the safety and security of all funds on the exchange.
The OpportunityDesign, develop, and maintain high-quality payment processing systems using React.
js and other relevant technologiesBuild and refine seamless transaction experiences that optimize fund transfers for speed, security, and reliabilityEnsure an efficient and intuitive onboarding experience for users interacting with payment systems, reducing friction and improving trustDevelop innovative features that enhance engagement, retention, and loyalty within the payments ecosystemSet the standard for high-quality, secure code and lead the development of complex financial software systemsInfluence technical decisions, contribute to strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with a deep understanding of financial systems and security best practicesMentor engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive process improvement.