Job Summary:
The Software Development Engineer role at Clearwater Analytics spans a spectrum of responsibilities with a focus on designing, implementing, and managing software systems. The role requires continuous learning and application of new technologies and trends. Engineers at entry-level work on coding, debugging, and learning new software technologies. With progression in this track, the responsibilities expand to include leading teams, designing complex software systems, providing mentorship, and managing cross-functional integration. The more senior roles are responsible for defining the company's technological vision, making strategic decisions, driving innovation, and setting new industry standards. Across all levels, a successful software development engineer will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, excellent coding abilities, a keen understanding of the software ecosystem, and a cooperative team player attitude.
About the team:
Join the Phoenix team building out analytics for Private Funds as we aim to tackle an emerging leader in the investment space. The team is working on a net-new build using GraphQL, React, GenAI, and Postgres to build a comprehensive performance and analytics engine to help give clients visibility into their investments.
Responsibilities:
- Have a solid understanding of the team’s domain.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize and improve existing software applications.
- Regularly give feedback and ask questions in code reviews.
- Perform root-cause analyses for software issues and identify effective solutions.
- Assist in the creation of user stories and estimation of work for project planning.
- Suggests design improvements demonstrating an understanding of architecture.
- Ensure software applications are scalable, reliable, and secure.
- Document software usage, implementation, architecture, design, and APIs.
- Consistently write broad unit and integration tests.
- Translate loosely defined requirements into functioning code.
- Any other reasonable activity required by management.
Required Skills:
- Fundamental understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
- Solid programming skills with Java.
- Experience with GraphQL
- Experience with React
- Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
- Enthusiasm for software work in a software-as-a-service company.
- Driven by client satisfaction.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Exceptional analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Education and Experience:
- Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 2+ years of software development experience.
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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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