Staff Software Development Engineer - Front End

Job Title: Front-end Software Development Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL ( Preferred) / New York, NY

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 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).
• 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 React or other modern front-end framework
• Experience with typescript and typescript generics
• 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.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architectures.
• 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 Fridays
  
  

Why Join Us? This 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!