Clearwater Analytics

Staff Software Development Engineer - Front End

Clearwater Analytics$148K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, preferably in the FinTech sector with a focus on Front Office architecture.
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and distributed architectures.
  • Proficient in real-time systems and event-driven architecture in large-scale environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Strong command of unit testing for thorough code coverage.
  • Experience with modern front-end frameworks like React Native or Angular, and Typescript.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions within a distributed architecture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering strategies with business and customer needs.
  • Implement event-driven architecture focusing on real-time and asynchronous systems.
  • Adhere to best practices for operational excellence in software development.
  • Present technical concepts and updates to stakeholders for effective communication.

Benefits

  • Business casual atmosphere with a flexible working environment.
  • Team-focused culture encouraging innovation and ownership.
  • Access to cutting-edge investment reporting technology and expertise.
  • Career pathways tailored for individual growth.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
  • Maternity and paternity leave policies.
  • Generous Personal and Volunteer Time Off.
  • Employee stock options and a 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Flexible work options, including 3 remote weeks and work-from-home Fridays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Front-end Software Development Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL ( Preferred) / New York, NY

Role Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Front-end 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:
  • 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a focus on architecture and coding in the FinTech sector (strong Front Office experience preferred).
  • Experience with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, and engineering excellence in a large-scale environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to see the big picture while still giving attention to detail.
  • Strong command of unit testing for thorough code coverage.

Front end:

  • Experience with React Native, Angular, or any other modern front-end framework (this is team specific)
  • Experience with React or other modern front-end framework
  • Experience with typescript and typescript generics
  • Experience making reusable front end components
  • Experience using front-end specific testing libraries (Jest, cypress, etc)
  • Experience using front-end build processes (webpack, rollup, etc) Containerization and front-end infrastructure knowledge is a plus


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in both FinTech and BigTech environments, with a strong understanding of investment management at scale.
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architectures.
  • 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 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
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year
  • Work from home Fridays


Salary Range

$148,200 - $200,851 USD Annual

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.

About Clearwater Analytics

Clearwater Analytics is a global SaaS solution for automated investment data aggregation, reconciliation, accounting, and reporting. Clearwater helps thousands of organizations make the most of investment portfolio data with cloud-native software and client-centric servicing. Every day, investment professionals worldwide trust Clearwater to deliver timely, validated investment data and in-depth reporting. Clearwater aggregates, reconciles, and reports on more than $5.5 trillion in assets across thousands of accounts daily for our Fortune 500 clients.
Learn more about Clearwater Analytics
Size
1,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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