Staff Software Development Engineer

Job Title: Staff Software Development Engineer (Stf. SDE)

Location: Chicago, IL/ New York, NY

About Us: At Clearwater Analytics, we are on a mission to become the world's most trusted and comprehensive technology platform for investment management, reporting, accounting, and analytics. We partner with sophisticated institutional investors worldwide and are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer who shares our passion for innovation and client commitment.

Role Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Software Development Engineer with over 15 years of total experience, including hands-on experience in Front Office architecture and coding. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud technologies and distributed architecture, with a strong commitment to engineering and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions in a distributed architecture environment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that engineering strategies align with business objectives and customer needs.

• Implement real-time and asynchronous systems with a focus on event-driven architecture.

• Ensure operational excellence by adhering to best practices in software development and engineering.

• Present technical concepts and project updates clearly to stakeholders, fostering effective communication.

Requirements:

• 10+ years hands-on software engineering experience in FinTech (Front Office preferred)

• Experience in FinTech environments

• 5+ years professional experience programming in Java

• Experience with real-time systems and event-driven architecture

• Familiarity with messaging systems (at least one of JMS, Kafka, or MQ)

• Strong command of unit testing (Junit preferred)

• Strong ability to balance a strategic vision with meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience the FinTech sector.

• Experience with Spring (Spring Boot)

• Strong Understanding of relational databases (SQL)

• Knowledge of service orchestration and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud platforms e.g. one of AWS, GCP, or Azure and distributed architectures.

• Direct experience working on or with Order Management (OMS), Execution Management (EMS), or Portfolio Management) PMS platforms.

• Strong understanding of investment management at scale.

• Familiarity with GenAI/AI technologies and their applications within the financial services industry.

• Familiarity with FIX and/or SWIFT protocols.

What we offer:

• Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment 

• Team-focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership 

• Access cutting-edge investment reporting technology and expertise

• Defined and undefined career pathways, allowing you to grow your way 

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

• Maternity and paternity leave 

• Personal Time Off and Volunteer Time Off to give back to the community

• RSUs, as well as an employee stock purchase plan and a 401 (k) with a match  

• Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year 

• Work from home Fridays

Why Join Us? This is an incredible opportunity to lead a passionate engineering team that is shaping the future of investment management technology. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!