Staff Front End Software Development Engineer

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). 

• 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 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!