Senior Platform Engineer

Clearwater Analytics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial analytics firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their Platform Engineering team. The role involves designing and maintaining platform components, debugging technical issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Python, with 3-5 years of development experience. Beneficial experience includes cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, Linux/Unix systems, and container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software development experience.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain platform components and integrations.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues across the platform stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on platform deployments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Python

Clear technical communication skills

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Linux/Unix systems

Container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes)

Job description

About CWAN®

CWAN® The next-generation platform: bringing together powerful execution, portfolio management, data, accounting, analytics, automated workflows, and real-time multi-asset risk and transparency across the full investment lifecycle. For 20 years, CWAN has helped thousands of organizations make the most of investment portfolio data with cloud-native software and client-centric servicing.

The Platform Engineering team develops and supports CWAN's Beacon's cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service offering. We're seeking an engineer who excels at problem-solving and can build robust, maintainable platform components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain platform components and integrations
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues across the platform stack
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on platform deployments
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Python
• 3-5 years of software development experience
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Clear technical communication skills

Beneficial Experience:

• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
• Linux/Unix systems
• Container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes)