Data Engineer - Staked

Kraken; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto firm in the UK is seeking a Data Engineer to extract and organise blockchain data. The candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in Python and SQL, with knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining software for data collection and ensuring data reliability. This role is for a passionate individual eager to advance in the decentralized tech industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in data-intensive environments.
• Strong experience with software engineering principles.
• Ability to identify necessary data sources from public code.

Responsibilities

• Extract and organise data from multiple blockchains.
• Develop and maintain software for collecting transaction data.
• Ensure reliability of API for comprehensive account histories.

Skills

Python

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Typescript

Rust

AWS Athena

Apache Airflow

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Data Engineer – Staked

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Overview

Kraken is building the future of crypto. Our Krakenites are a world‑class team with crypto conviction, united by a desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

The team

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange’s Staked team, now part of Kraken Institutional, specialises in enabling non‑custodial staking solutions for institutional clients. Staked offers staking services across 40+ proof‑of‑stake blockchains, managing billions in delegated assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract and organise data from multiple blockchains using RPC, API, or smart contract calls
• Develop and maintain the software stack for collecting and indexing transaction data for efficient consumption
• Maintain a reliable API to provide comprehensive account histories and ensure data is auditable and meets SLAs
• Track and monitor public blockchain sources and find necessary data for analysis
• Document data extraction processes and methodologies
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration and data flow

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3‑5+ years of experience with Python and SQL in data‑intensive environments
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and other components of our tech stack (Typescript, Rust, AWS Athena, Apache Airflow)
• Strong experience with software engineering principles, code readability, and testing
• Experience with SQL databases and query performance tuning
• Knowledge of basic web protocols and experience with API development is a plus
• Ability to track down public source code and identify necessary data sources
• Experience with blockchain nodes and eagerness to analyse blockchain data, passion for decentralised tech and drive to advance the industry
• B.S. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statements

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

If you prefer, you may redact or remove information on your resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.