Data Analyst - Payments & Blockchain
Company:Kraken
Location:United States
Languages:English
Seniority level:Middle, 3+ years
Experience:3+ years
Skills:
PythonSQLApache AirflowBlockchainBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisETLNumpyTableauPandasData modeling
Requirements:
3+ years in analytics, ideally in crypto, fintech, or financial platforms. Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals (wallets, bridges, DEXs, token mechanics). Proficiency in SQL and Python (pandas, numpy, visualization tools). Experience developing ETL pipelines with Airflow or equivalent orchestrators. Familiarity with dbt and version-controlled analytics workflows. Ability to build clear and intuitive BI dashboards (QuickSight, Tableau, etc.). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset. Excellent communication skills for translating technical findings into business impact.
Responsibilities:
Analyze blockchain and payments data (wallet activity, liquidity flows, protocol events) at scale. Validate blockchain transactions and reconcile onchain data with internal ledgers and data sources. Interact with blockchain APIs and our data lake to ensure data accuracy and consistency. Build and maintain automated data models and ETL pipelines using SQL, Python, Airflow, and dbt. Design dashboards that reveal trends across user growth, capital movement, and transaction health. Develop and automate KPIs to monitor product health, payments success, and system reliability. Partner with engineers to improve data quality, schema design, and pipeline performance. Communicate insights through clear, actionable storytelling accessible to all audiences.
