Senior Software Engineer - Chicago - Clear Street

    Clear Street
    Clear Street Chicago

    1 week ago

    $185,000 - $215,000 (USD) per year
    Description

    Senior Software Engineer - Java Full Stack - Futures Engineering


    About Clear Street Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem. Founded in 2018, Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing legacy infrastructure used across capital markets. We started from scratch by building a fully cloud‑native clearing and custody system designed for today's complex, global market. Clear Street's proprietary prime brokerage platform adds significant efficiency to the market while focusing on minimizing risk, redundancy, and cost for clients. Our goal is to create a single source‑of‑truth platform for every asset class, in every country, and in any currency. 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.

    Role


    As a Java‑Focused Full Stack Developer, you will be enhancing and maintaining an enterprise Cleared Derivatives back‑office system. This role emphasizes back‑end development using Java, with responsibilities in building scalable microservices and integrating with a modern technology stack. You will also contribute to front‑end development using ReactJS and deploy applications on Kubernetes and Docker.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Working in a project team alongside other developers to architect, develop, and optimize server‑side applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices using Java.
    • Implement event‑driven architectures with Apache Kafka and for real‑time data processing.
    • Contribute to front‑end development using ReactJS, focusing on integrating UI components with back‑end services.
    • Optimize application performance, security, and reliability.
    • Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability.
    • Provide technical support for application.
    • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the organization to architect solutions and deliver robust features.
    • Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD pipeline maintenance.

    Qualifications & Skills

    • 5+ years of professional experience in back‑end development with Java.
    • 3+ years of experience within a financial institution, preferably in FCM (Futures Commission Merchant) or Broker‑Dealer environments.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
    • Experience building microservices. Strong understanding of design patterns, multithreading, and performance optimization.
    • Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.
    • Technology Stack:
      • Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka for event streaming and messaging.
      • Proficiency in MongoDB or AWS DocumentDB for NoSQL database design and querying.
      • Familiarity with Apache Solr for search and indexing, Apache ZooKeeper for distributed system coordination, and HashiCorp Vault for secrets management.
    • DevOps: Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment. Familiarity with CI/CD tools. Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog).
    • Front‑End: Working knowledge of ReactJS (preferable) or other Javascript framework for building user interfaces.
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
    • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
    • Preferred: Experience with AWS services and cloud‑native development.

    Compensation


    The Base Salary Range for this role is $185,000–$215,000. This range represents the starting base salaries for this role at Clear Street and is based on job‑related factors such as relevant experience, skills, and location. The range is for Base Salary only and does not include other compensation elements such as bonuses or equity.

    Benefits


    We offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, 401(k) matching, gender‑neutral parental leave, and full medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employees are required to work in the office 4 days per week. In‑office benefits include lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, happy hours, a great location, and amazing views.

    Equal Opportunity Employer


    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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