Join the CF Benchmarks Index Team as a Java Developer to implement new financial benchmarks and ensure platform stability.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Build benchmark calculation systems
- Develop new features supporting business requirements
- Contribute in data analysis and core backend
- Support a 24/7 real-time distributed system
- Ensure systems have suitable coverage with tests
Must have
- Experience in software development
- Solid foundation of Java applications
- Ability to develop for a high throughput, real time system
- Strong mathematical and reasoning skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have
- Experience working with benchmarks or pricing models
- Experience working with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
- Experience working with SQL and data analytics skills
- Familiarity with common middlewares such as RPC, protobuf, message queues, Redis
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer will focus on developing and maintaining financial benchmarks for the CF Benchmarks platform, ensuring its operational efficiency. Proficiency in Java and experience with backend development in fintech are essential, along with familiarity with modern development practices like CI/CD and Git. This position is suited for candidates with at least three years of relevant experience, particularly those with a background in financial systems or cryptocurrency. The CF Benchmarks team is integral to the regulated crypto derivatives market, emphasizing a collaborative and detail-oriented work environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 18, 2026. Last confirmed on Kraken's careers page October 18, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer - Java - CF Benchmark role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Kraken targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer - Java - CF Benchmark role at Kraken.
From the original posting
The team
CF Benchmarks is the leading regulated cryptocurrency index provider, authorized as a registered benchmark administrator under the UK Benchmarks Regulation. Its indices are integrated into six of the eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US and power 99% of the regulated crypto derivatives market, with over $40 billion in assets referencing its benchmarks.
We are looking for a Java Developer to join the CF Benchmarks Index Team. You will be responsible for implementing new financial benchmarks and for ensuring the smooth running of the CF Benchmarks platform.
You should be diligent with a keen attention to detail and a track record of seeing tasks/projects through to conclusion. The ideal candidate should have experience working as a developer within fintech for at least 3 years.
To learn more about CF Benchmarks, please click here
The opportunity
Build benchmark calculation systems based on new and innovative methodologies
Work closely with the product team to develop new features supporting business requirements in an end to end manner
Broadly contribute in the areas of data analysis, core infrastructure, core backend, business logic implementations and more
Support a 24/7 real-time distributed system as part of a wider team
Help ensuring all systems have suitable coverage with tests, metrics and alarms
Help provide world class pricing and data services to the crypto and financial world
Be part of one of the fastest growing crypto companies in the world
What you bring
Experience in software development, with a focus on backend development
Possess a solid foundation of Java applications
Ability to develop iteratively for a high throughput, real time system
Highly capable of writing maintainable, simple, efficient and dependable code
Understanding of modern development processes such as CI/CD, Git
Strong mathematical and reasoning skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice to haves
Experience working with benchmarks or pricing models, or broader financial knowledge
Experience working with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
Experience working with SQL and data analytics skills
Familiarity with common middlewares such as RPC, protobuf, message queues, Redis
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