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Sr. Software Development Engineer

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2026
About Us: At 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 Software Development Engineer who shares our passion for innovation and client commitment.

Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer with strong coding and design skills, as well as hands-on experience in cloud technologies and distributed architecture. This role focuses on delivering high-quality software solutions within the FinTech sector, particularly in the Front Office, OEMS, PMS, and Asset Management domains.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions in a distributed architecture environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure engineering strategies align with business objectives and client 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:

  • 7 years of hands-on experience in software development, ideally within the FinTech sector.
  • Strong coding and design skills, with a solid understanding of software development principles.
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architecture.
  • Experience with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, and engineering excellence in a large-scale environment.
  • Proficiency in Java and familiarity with messaging systems (JMS/Kafka/MQ).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in the FinTech sector, particularly in Front Office, OEMS, PMS, and Asset Management at scale.
  • Bonus: Experience with BigTech, Groovy, Bash, Python, and knowledge of GenAI/AI technologies.

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 Fridays

Why Join Us? This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dynamic engineering team that is shaping the future of investment management technology. If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, apply now!

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