Job Title: Staff Software Development Engineer (Stf. SDE)
Location: Chicago, IL/ New York, NY
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 shares our passion for 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:
10+ years hands-on software engineering experience in FinTech (Front Office preferred)
Experience in FinTech environments
5+ years professional experience programming in Java
Experience with real-time systems and event-driven architecture
Familiarity with messaging systems (at least one of JMS, Kafka, or MQ)
Strong command of unit testing (Junit preferred)
Strong ability to balance a strategic vision with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications:
5+ years experience the FinTech sector.
Experience with Spring (Spring Boot)
Strong Understanding of relational databases (SQL)
Knowledge of service orchestration and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with cloud platforms e.g. one of AWS, GCP, or Azure and distributed architectures.
Direct experience working on or with Order Management (OMS), Execution Management (EMS), or Portfolio Management) PMS platforms.
Strong understanding of investment management at scale.
Familiarity with GenAI/AI technologies and their applications within the financial services industry.
Familiarity with FIX and/or SWIFT protocols.
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 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 an employee stock purchase plan and a 401 (k) with a match
Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year
Work from home Fridays
Why Join Us? This is an incredible opportunity to lead a passionate engineering team that is shaping the future of investment management technology. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!
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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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