Backend TypeScript Engineer - Core Services
WanderSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Capital Markets, FinTechIndustries
Requirements
- At least five (5) years or more of hands-on professional experience designing and developing mission critical distributed systems with high requirements on performance, resiliency and consistency
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Financial Engineering or a related field
- Good understanding of the financial markets, the different asset classes and the unique technical requirements in building financial systems
- Highly motivated, self-starter with a passion for technology and the ability and desire to learn new skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to deliver results with minimal supervision
- Experience from prioritization between technical and business tasks, balancing the long and short term business benefits with technical debt and developer productivity
- Experience in troubleshooting system performance and take corrective action as necessary
- Experience in supporting and running systems in a production environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Required experience in Java and Typescript/Javascript
- Preferred experience in Clear Street technology stack: Golang, Python, React, AWS, Kubernetes, gRPC, Protobuf, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Docker (readiness to learn this stack required)
Responsibilities
- Work closely with business partners, build and design new solutions, and support the current business
- Build applications for Securities Finance and Futures businesses, Execution Management, Risk as well as Custody and Clearing systems
- Work in conjunction with team members in Sweden and NY
- Build both client-side (usability and easy navigation) and server-side elements (data storage, security, overall performance)
- Contribute to building the technological backbone of Clear Street as part of the Swedish Engineering team
Skills
Cloud Native
API Development
Horizontal Scalability
Data Modeling
Distributed Systems
Clear Street
Provides prime brokerage and trading services
About Clear Street
Clear Street provides a unified platform for trading various financial products, including equities and options, across major markets. Their services focus on prime brokerage, which encompasses trade execution, financing, clearing, and custody, helping clients manage their trading activities effectively. The platform is cloud-based and API-first, allowing for easy integration with other systems and scalability for users. This setup enables clients to concentrate on trading rather than technical complexities. Clear Street differentiates itself with competitive pricing and a flexible approach, catering to both individual investors and large institutions. The company's goal is to enhance the infrastructure of capital markets, making trading more efficient and accessible.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$457.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Company equity
401k matching
Parental leave
Full medical, dental & vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours
Risks
Increased competition in cloud-native brokerage could pressure Clear Street's market share.
Regulatory changes in Europe may impose additional compliance costs for Clear Street.
Cryptocurrency market volatility could impact Clear Street's BTC yield strategies.
Differentiation
Clear Street offers a cloud-native clearing and custody system for capital markets.
The company provides a unified platform for trading equities and options globally.
Clear Street's API-first approach allows seamless integration with other software systems.
Upsides
Clear Street's UK expansion opens access to European markets and new revenue streams.
Winning top awards in technology and client service enhances Clear Street's market reputation.
Investment in Databento boosts Clear Street's access to advanced market data solutions.
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