Software Engineer - Database - Bitnomial

About this role

Build and maintain Haskell services and PostgreSQL data models for Bitnomial’s regulated derivatives exchange, clearinghouse, and brokerage. The role focuses on reliable financial records, database design and performance, and supporting production operations.

About the company

Kraken is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for buying, selling, and trading a diverse range of digital assets. The company focuses on compliance, security, and innovative financial solutions to serve both individual and institutional clients.

The team

Bitnomial exchange, clearinghouse, and brokerage systems.

Stack

What you'll do

• Build, test, and ship features and fixes in Haskell services
• Design database schemas, constraints, indexes, and migrations
• Optimize slow queries using execution plans and production metrics
• Monitor services, respond to alerts, and support settlement operations
• Investigate production issues and document lessons learned

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with a functional or strongly typed language such as Haskell, Rust, or C++
• Strong SQL and PostgreSQL skills, including transactions and isolation levels
• Knowledge of data structures, concurrency, and distributed systems
• Willingness to participate in on-call and operational shifts
• Careful, methodical approach to production systems and financial data

Nice to have

• Experience in trading, financial services, or markets
• Haskell experience, especially with PostgreSQL-backed services
• Production experience with AWS Aurora PostgreSQL
• Experience with high-volume time-series or market data
• Experience with Atlas or another declarative schema management tool
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Equity
• Bonus
• Wellness allowance
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits for US employees