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 Senior Software Development Engineer with over 7+ 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:
- 7+ 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
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
CWAN was founded on a simple belief: investment professionals deserve modern technology that actually works for them. Not legacy systems that slow them down. Not fragmented data that creates confusion. But one comprehensive platform that gives you complete visibility and crystal-clear insights.
The result? Investment management that works as seamlessly as your investment strategy.
Since our founding in 2004, CWAN has been the trusted technology partner powering the world’s leading institutional investors — from insurance companies, asset managers, and hedge funds to asset owners like corporations, endowments, and pension funds managing over $10 trillion in assets.
Why Work With Us
We continue to grow, fueled by a strong foundation, an ambitious vision, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients, partners, and team members around the world.
What started as a bold idea in Boise, Idaho has rapidly transformed into a global presence. We’ve expanded our footprint significantly—now operating out of 24 offices
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
