Senior Software Engineer - Java

About Clear Street:

Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem. Founded in 2018, Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets. 

We started from scratch by building a completely cloud-native clearing and custody system designed for today’s complex, global market. Our platform is fully integrated with central clearing houses and exchanges to support billions in trading volume per day. We’ve agonized about our data model abstractions, created horizontal scalability, and crafted thoughtful APIs. All so we can provide a best-in-class experience for our clients. 

By combining highly-skilled product and engineering talent with seasoned finance professionals, we’re building the essentials to compete in today’s fast-paced markets.

The Role:

As an experienced Software Engineer, you will work with a team of passionate and highly collaborative engineers to build our Trade Desk Risk Management System. Our platform manages every aspect of trader's portfolios delivering deep insights into p&l and risk. We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join our team and contribute to the risk engine that drives portfolio performance analysis.

• Design, build, and optimize core components responsible for p&l calculations and risk management.
• Solve complex performance and scalability challenges, ensuring our systems handle large-scale financial datasets efficiently.
• Collaborate with product managers, and other engineers to translate financial methodologies into robust software solutions.
• Lead by example in system design discussions, architectural trade-offs, and best practices.
• Mentor team members, contributing to a strong culture of engineering excellence.

The Team:

Our team is composed of highly talented and motivated engineers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of financial technology. Working together, we have built a platform that serves institutional clients and is at the forefront of technological innovation. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and make a meaningful impact on the financial industry. We value creativity, innovation, and a strong work ethic, and we are committed to providing our team members with the support and resources they need to succeed. 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• You have at least seven (7) years of professional experience and a strong proficiency in Java, with extensive experience using generics, lambda expressions, and Spring framework.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• You have contributed to systems that deliver solutions to complex business problems that handle massive amounts of data. You are drawn towards scale, distributed systems, and associated technologies.
• You prioritize end user experience and it shows in your APIs design, functionality, and performance.
• You have a strong command over design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• You have strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for performance optimization.
• You have a good understanding of financial portfolio analytics and key financial concepts.
• You can clearly explain the nuances of system design and paradigms to engineers and stakeholders.
• You can collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineers, Product Managers, and other software developers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• You can troubleshoot, debug, and optimize the platform to improve performance and address potential bottlenecks.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with data stores such as Snowflake, Distributed Cache, as well as integrating with external APIs.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Background in the financial services industry.

We offer:

• The opportunity to join a growing team of good people, where you can make a difference.
• An environment that embraces the utility of a DevOps oriented culture and combines it with a focus on CI/CD methodology.
• A meritocratic philosophy that champions collaboration.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and perks.

We Offer:
The Base Salary Range is $185,000 - $240,000. These ranges are representative of the starting base salaries for this role at Clear Street. Which range a candidate fits into and where a candidate falls in the range will be based on job related factors such as relevant experience, skills, and location. These ranges represent Base Salary only, which is just one element of Clear Street's total compensation. The ranges stated do not include other factors of total compensation such as bonuses or equity.

At Clear Street, we offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, 401k matching, gender neutral parental leave, and full medical, dental and vision insurance. Our belief has always been that we are better as a business when we are all together in person. As such, beginning on January 2, 2023, we are requiring employees to be in the office 4 days per week. In-office benefits include lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, happy hours, a great location, and amazing views.

Our top priority is our people. We’re continuously investing in a culture that promotes collaboration. We help each other through challenges and celebrate each other's successes. We believe that modern workplaces succeed by virtue of having high-performance workforces that are diverse — in ideas, in cultures, and in experiences. We put in the effort to make such a workplace a daily reality and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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