Senior Python Engineer - Core Cloud & AI Tools

Clearwater Analytics, Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics, Ltd seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join the Beacon Core Engineering team in London. You will design, build, deploy, and maintain high-quality code within a SaaS platform, collaborating across teams and driving reliability and performance improvements.

You will leverage Python as a core language, with optional experience in TypeScript/JavaScript and Rust, and you may contribute to C++ components.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience using Python or any other OO languages.
• Excellent proficiency in Python.
• Experience with TypeScript or JavaScript; Rust would be a strong plus.
• Familiarity with C++ is a plus.
• Experience in Financial domain is a plus.
• Strong command of a typed, object-oriented programming language.
• Proficient in software methodologies, tools, and common architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain quality code that is simple, well-structured, clear, and well-tested.
• Use AI agents to speed up development and advise others how to use them safely, both clients and internally.
• Break down and solve complex problems efficiently, utilizing research and collaboration as needed.
• Communicate effectively across various mediums, with different audiences, and at appropriate times.
• Implement and maintain multiple levels of automated testing (e.g., unit, integration, contract, end-to-end).
• Mentor new and less-experienced team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Lead design and feature discussions, advocating for enhancements in software performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents promptly and effectively.
• Understand customer needs and address issues with empathy and a sense of urgency.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Rust

C++

Financial domain

Object-oriented programming

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Clearwater Analytics, Ltd seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join the Beacon Core Engineering team in London. You will design, build, deploy, and maintain high-quality code within a SaaS platform, collaborating across teams and driving reliability and performance improvements.

You will leverage Python as a core language, with optional experience in TypeScript/JavaScript and Rust, and you may contribute to C++ components.