Software Engineer - React JS Full Stack - Broker Dealer (Futures Commission Merchant - FCM) at Clear Street

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Brokerage, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of professional front-end development experience with ReactJS and 3 years of experience within a financial institution, preferably in FCM or Broker-Dealer environments. Expertise in ReactJS, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS3, and responsive design is required. Familiarity with Apache Solr, Apache Kafka, MongoDB or AWS DocumentDB, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and Java is necessary. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, along with an understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, are essential.

Responsibilities

The Developer will enhance and maintain an enterprise Cleared Derivatives back-office system, focusing on front-end development using ReactJS to create responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Responsibilities include building reusable components, managing state, optimizing UI performance, and keeping UI codebase dependencies current. The role also involves contributing to back-end development using Java, integrating UI components with back-end services, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver intuitive user experiences. Additionally, the Developer will participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD pipeline maintenance, and deploy/monitor applications in Kubernetes clusters.

Skills

ReactJS
Java
Kubernetes
CI/CD
API
Data Model
Cloud-Native
Front-end Development
Back-end Development
UI Performance Optimization
State Management
Code Reviews
Testing

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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