About Clear Street:
We give our clients the technology, tools, and service once reserved for the largest institutions, rebuilt with modern infrastructure. Our single, cloud-native, end-to-end capital markets platform powers investor growth today and is transforming how they can interact with markets tomorrow.
The Role: Java-Focused Full Stack Developer
As a lead developer, you will be building and maintaining an enterprise Cleared Derivatives back-office system. This role emphasizes back-end development using Java, with responsibilities in building scalable microservices and integrating with a modern technology stack. You will also contribute to front-end development using ReactJS and deploy applications on Kubernetes and Docker.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of Cleared Derivatives back-office applications.
- Working in a project team alongside other developers to architect, develop, and optimize server-side applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices using Java.
- Implement event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka and for real-time data processing.
- Contribute to front-end development using ReactJS, focusing on integrating UI components with back-end services.
- Optimize application performance, security, and reliability.
- Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability.
- Provide technical support for application.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to architect solutions and deliver robust features.
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD pipeline maintenance.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 7+ years of professional experience in back-end development with Java.
- 5+ years of experience within a financial institution, preferably in FCM (Futures Commission Merchant) or Broker-Dealer environments.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience building microservices. Strong understanding of design patterns, multithreading, and performance optimization.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.
- Technology Stack:
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event streaming and messaging.
- Proficiency in MongoDB or AWS DocumentDB for NoSQL database design and querying.
- Familiarity with Apache Solr for search and indexing, Apache ZooKeeper for distributed system coordination, and HashiCorp Vault for secrets management.
- DevOps: Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment. Familiarity with CI/CD tools. Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog).
- Front-End: Working knowledge of ReactJS (preferable) or other Javascript framework for building user interfaces.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Preferred: Experience with AWS services and cloud-native development.
We Offer:
At Clear Street, we offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, pension, and full medical and dental insurance. Our belief has always been that we are better as a business when we are all together in person. As such, we are requiring employees to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.
Our top priority is our people. We’re continuously investing in a culture that promotes collaboration. We help each other through challenges and celebrate each other's successes. We believe that modern workplaces succeed by virtue of having high-performance workforces that are diverse — in ideas, in cultures, and in experiences. We put in the effort to make such a workplace a daily reality and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Clear Street’s mission is to give every sophisticated investor access to every asset, in every market, through a unified platform built for speed, transparency and scale.
We give our clients the technology, tools, and service once reserved for the largest institutions, rebuilt with modern infrastructure. Our single, cloud-native, end-to-end capital markets platform powers investor growth today and is transforming how they can interact with markets tomorrow.
For more information, visit https://clearstreet.io.
Why Work With Us
Clear Street has thoughtfully cultivated a team that combines problem-solving engineers with financial industry experts across clearing platforms, compliance, and more. The company is focused on building a team that is motivated to tackle fintech innovation and create a collaborative work culture for everyone.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are requiring employees to be in the office 4 days per week. In-office benefits include lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, happy hours, a great location, and amazing views.
