Senior Backend Engineer - Breakout Prop

Kraken

United Kingdom
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7+ years backend engineering experience
C# and asp.net core proficiency
Postgresql database optimization
** Kraken is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for their newly acquired Breakout prop trading platform, focusing on building scalable and high-performance back-end services. The role emphasizes proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Core, and PostgreSQL, along with experience in financial or metrics-driven systems. The position is fully remote, attracting candidates with a passion for crypto and trading technology. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing high-performance, low-latency back-end services using C# and ASP.NET Core for a crypto-native prop trading platform.
  • Candidates will architect solutions for real-time financial data processing, trade surveillance, and portfolio analysis to ensure transparency and reliability.
  • Kraken is a mission-focused company committed to accelerating global crypto adoption and offers a fully remote work environment across 70+ countries.

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** Kraken is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for their newly acquired Breakout prop trading platform, focusing on building scalable and high-performance back-end services. The role emphasizes proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Core, and PostgreSQL, along with experience in financial or metrics-driven systems. The position is fully remote, attracting candidates with a passion for crypto and trading technology. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years backend engineering experience
  • C# and ASP.NET Core proficiency
  • PostgreSQL database optimization
  • AWS deployment and scaling
  • Real-time financial data processing

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of trading systems
  • Curiosity about cryptocurrency markets
  • Experience with trade surveillance
  • Passion for crypto values
  • Problem-solving in high-performance environments

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of backend engineering experience
  • 3+ years in financial or high-performance systems
  • Proficiency with AWS infrastructure
  • Strong skills in PostgreSQL query management

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