Senior Software Engineer - Java Full Stack, Futures Engineering

About Clear Street:

The Role: Java-Focused Full Stack Developer

As a lead developer, you will be building 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

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of Cleared Derivatives back-office applications.
• 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience in back-end development with Java.
• 5+ 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.

We Offer:

At Clear Street, we offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, pension,  and full medical and dental insurance. Our belief has always been that we are better as a business when we are all together in person. As such, we are requiring employees to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

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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