Principal Software Development Engineer- Front Office Expertise

Job Title: Principal Software Development Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL / New York, NY

About Us: At Clearwater Analytics (CWAN), 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 Principal SDE who is passionate about innovation and client commitment.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer with over 20 years of 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:
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software solutions in the investment management domain, specifically in OEMS, PMS, and Asset Management. 
• Drive technical innovation by integrating emerging technologies and best practices into engineering processes. 
• Mentor and guide engineering teams in developing high-quality software solutions, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering strategies with business objectives and customer needs. 
• Manage large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding and architecture. 
• Present technical concepts and engineering roadmaps to executive leadership, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements: 
• 20+ years of hands-on engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in leadership role within FinTech sector (strong Front Office experience preferred).
• 10+ years professional experience programming in Java.
• Experience with real-time systems, asynchronous processing, event-driven architectures.
• Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and distributed architectures.
• Proven track record of engineering excellence in large-scale environments.
• Knowledge of service orchestration and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with messaging systems (at least one of JMS, Kafka, or MQ)
• Proficient in articulating complex technical designs in a clear and understandable manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications: 
• Familiarity with investment workflows and financial services, specifically within portfolio management.
• Strong Understanding of relational databases (SQL) and ORMs.
• Direct experience working on or with Order Management (OMS), Execution Management (EMS), or Portfolio Management) PMS platforms
• 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!
 

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!