Software Development Engineer

Clearwater Analytics; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics is seeking a backend software engineer to join the Amort/Accounting Validations team in Boise. You will work in a Java/Kotlin environment, building backend services for investment accounting data accuracy and auditable outputs.

You will collaborate across teams, contribute to design and testing, write comprehensive unit/integration tests, and translate financial requirements into reliable code to support our clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Backend or data-intensive experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand investment accounting and amortization concepts.
• Collaborate to optimize Java/Kotlin applications.
• Contribute to code reviews and testing.
• Perform root-cause analyses for data accuracy.
• Translate business requirements into functioning code.
• Document software design, APIs, and usage.
• Write broad unit and integration tests for financial calculations.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Data structures & OO design

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Clearwater Analytics' mission is to become the world's most trusted and comprehensive technology platform for investment reporting, accounting, and analytics. With our team, you will partner with the most sophisticated and innovative institutional investors around the world. If you are infectiously passionate about what you do, intensely committed to clients, and driven by continuous innovation and improvement... We want you to apply!

About The Team

The Amort/Accounting Validations team builds and maintains the systems that ensure the accuracy and integrity of investment accounting data for some of the world's leading institutional investors. You will work in a Java/Kotlin backend environment, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle — including design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Working in an agile environment, you and your team will produce reliable, high-quality software that our clients depend on every day for critical financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Have a solid understanding of investment accounting and amortization concepts as they apply to the team's domain.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize and improve existing Java/Kotlin applications.
• Regularly give feedback and ask questions in code reviews.
• Perform root-cause analyses for data accuracy and software issues and identify effective solutions.
• Assist in the creation of user stories and estimation of work for project planning.
• Suggest design improvements demonstrating an understanding of backend service architecture.
• Ensure software applications are scalable, reliable, and produce accurate, auditable financial outputs.
• Document software usage, implementation, architecture, design, and APIs.
• Consistently write broad unit and integration tests, with particular attention to financial calculation correctness.
• Translate loosely defined accounting and business 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 in Java or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with financial or accounting concepts (e.g., amortization, accruals, fixed income) is a strong plus.
• Enthusiasm for software work in a software-as-a-service company.
• Driven by client satisfaction and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Exceptional analytical skills, particularly in identifying and resolving data discrepancies.
• 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, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of software development experience, preferably in a backend or data-intensive environment.