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Clear Street • Chicago, IL
Clear Street is hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer to enhance and maintain their enterprise Cleared Derivatives back-office system. You'll work primarily with Java and React, focusing on building scalable microservices and deploying applications on Kubernetes. This role requires strong experience in backend development and cloud-native technologies.
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development using Java. You have a proven track record of building scalable applications and are comfortable working with microservices architecture. Your expertise in RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures allows you to create efficient and reliable systems that handle real-time data processing.
You are proficient in front-end technologies, particularly ReactJS, and understand how to integrate UI components with backend services seamlessly. Your experience with cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker, enables you to deploy and manage applications effectively in a containerized environment.
You are familiar with using Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures and appreciate the importance of optimizing application performance, security, and reliability. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working alongside cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Experience with CI/CD practices and tools is a plus, as is familiarity with Agile methodologies. You are open to learning new technologies and adapting to evolving project requirements, demonstrating a growth mindset that aligns with Clear Street's mission.
In this role, you will enhance and maintain Clear Street's enterprise Cleared Derivatives back-office system, focusing on backend development with Java. You will architect, develop, and optimize server-side applications, ensuring they meet the needs of sophisticated investors. Your responsibilities will include building scalable microservices and integrating them with a modern technology stack.
You will implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka, enabling real-time data processing that is crucial for the back-office system's functionality. Collaborating with other developers, you will contribute to front-end development using ReactJS, ensuring a seamless integration of UI components with backend services.
Your role will also involve deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability. You will provide technical support for applications and work closely with cross-functional teams to address challenges and celebrate successes together.
Clear Street promotes a culture of collaboration and diversity, believing that a high-performance workforce is essential for success. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can grow your skills alongside talented colleagues. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and experiences.
We offer a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Join us in transforming how sophisticated investors interact with markets through our innovative platform.
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