Staff Engineer - Java Full Stack - Futures Engineering at Clear Street

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Capital Markets, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of professional experience in back-end development with Java
3–5 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
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

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 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

Skills

Java

ReactJS

Apache Kafka

Kubernetes

Docker

Microservices

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

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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