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 is passionate about 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:
- 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a focus on architecture and coding in the FinTech sector (strong Front Office experience preferred).
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architectures.
- Experience with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, and engineering excellence in a large-scale environment.
- Proficiency in Java, Python, and familiarity with messaging systems (JMS/Kafka/MQ) and financial protocols (FIX, SWIFT).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in both FinTech and BigTech environments, with a strong understanding of investment management at scale.
- Familiarity with GenAI/AI technologies and their applications within the financial services industry.
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 own 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 employee stock purchase plan and 401k with match
- Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year
- Work from home Fridays