Staff Front End Software Development Engineer

Clearwater Analytics, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

Maternity and paternity leave

Personal Time Off and Volunteer Time Off

RSUs and employee stock purchase plan

Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year

Work from home Fridays

Job summary

A leading investment management technology firm is seeking a Front-end Software Development Engineer to design and develop high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in software engineering, deep expertise in cloud technologies, and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers a flexible work environment and competitive benefits, with opportunities to lead a passionate engineering team shaping the future of investment management technology.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, preferably in FinTech.
• Expertise in cloud platforms and distributed architectures required.
• Strong command of unit testing and problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable software solutions in a distributed environment.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Implement real-time systems with a focus on event-driven architecture.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Front Office architecture

React Native

Event-driven architecture

Unit testing (Jest, Cypress)

Typescript

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Modern front-end frameworks

Webpack

Rollup

Job description

**Job Title:** Front-end Software Development Engineer**Location:** Chicago, IL ( Preferred) / New York, NYAt 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 Front-end Software Development Engineer who shares our passion for innovation and client commitment.**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).* Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architectures.* 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 typescript in an object-oriented or functional paradigm* 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.* 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* 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 FridaysThis 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!Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply! You may be just what we're looking for.