Staff Software Development Engineer - Front End

Company: Clearwater Analytics

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-time

Posted: 2026-03-15

About this role

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.

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