Senior Backend Engineer - Breakout Prop

Kraken

United States
Fully remote
7+ years backend engineering experience
C# and asp.net core proficiency
Postgresql database optimization
Kraken is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for their Breakout Prop trading platform, which focuses on building scalable and high-performance trading systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with C#, ASP.NET Core, and PostgreSQL, while also demonstrating an understanding of financial systems and cryptocurrency markets

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing high-performance, low-latency back-end services to power the Breakout crypto prop trading platform.
  • Candidates will architect solutions for real-time financial data processing, risk reporting, and performance analytics using C# and PostgreSQL.
  • Kraken is a fully remote company with team members in over 70 countries, united by a mission to accelerate global crypto adoption.

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Kraken is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for their Breakout Prop trading platform, which focuses on building scalable and high-performance trading systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with C#, ASP.NET Core, and PostgreSQL, while also demonstrating an understanding of financial systems and cryptocurrency markets.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of trading systems
  • Knowledge of cryptocurrency markets
  • Experience with trade surveillance
  • Passion for crypto mission and values
  • Curiosity about blockchain technology

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of backend engineering experience
  • 3+ years in financial or high-performance systems
  • Proficiency with AWS infrastructure
  • Experience building API platforms
  • Strong problem-solving skills for complex systems

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