Software Development Lead - Energy & Commodities

Job Summary: 

The Software Development Lead  role is designed for a hands-on technical leader who will serve as the foundational technical authority for a newly formed team from day one. In the early stages, you will be the go-to expert driving technical decisions, setting standards, and building the team's foundation from the ground up — with responsibilities expanding over time to include hiring, team development, and broader management. As you grow into the role, your scope will extend further to encompass resource allocation, risk mitigation, performance evaluation, and fostering a culture of efficiency and collaboration.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor a team of experienced software engineers in design, development, and maintenance of risk management applications and services.
• Provide direction, based on experience and best practices, relating to all aspects of software design and development – guiding the team on architecture, design, and functionality.
• Function as a hands-on leader to design, develop, enhance and maintain applications and components and participate in code reviews and provide technical feedback to the team.
• Collaborate closely with product management, quants, other internal teams as well as clients to gather, understand, and analyze requirements. Design, develop and deliver industry leading solutions to meet these requirements for new and existing clients.
• Give periodic updates on strategic programs to directors and executives, highlighting risks to key initiatives. 
• Clearly communicate latest company strategy, decisions, and achievements down through their organization.  

Required Skills: 

• 10+ years of development experience in building energy and commodities trading and risk management solutions.
• Experience designing and building enterprise level, scalable, performant systems.
• Excellent technical skills including experience and proficiency in Python and/or other OOP languages.
• Strong focus on design and testing, adhering to best practices. Keen eye for scalability, performance, simplicity, supportability, maintainability, and ease of use.
• Deep knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and typical architectural patterns. 
• Proven track record of delivering results in fast paced environments. Ability to drive a process forward through completion, and to effectively prioritize competing objectives and urgent deadlines
• Ability to mentor, develop, recruit top talent and to cultivate a culture of teamwork and innovation among the team.
• Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.  
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.  

Education and Experience: 

• Degree in Computer Science or related field. 
• 10+ years of enterprise software development experience.

Salary Range:
$207,000 - $295,550
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.