Clear Street · 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - Java Full Stack - Futures Engineering
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$185K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expClear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem and is seeking a Java-Focused Full Stack Developer to enhance and maintain an enterprise Cleared Derivatives back-office system. The role emphasizes back-end development using Java, building scalable microservices, and contributing to front-end development with ReactJS.
Cloud InfrastructureFinancial ServicesFinTech
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment
Familiarity with CI/CD tools
Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Company equity
401k matching
Gender neutral parental leave
Full medical, dental and vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours
A great location
Amazing views
Company
Clear Street
Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$605MKey Investors
Prysm CapitalIMC Investments
2023-04-11Series B· $270M
2023-02-14Series Unknown
2022-05-24Series B· $165M
Leadership Team
Chris Pento
Co-Founder and CEO
Ed Tilly
Chief Executive Officer
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