Job Summary:
The Software Development Engineer role at Clearwater Analytics spans a spectrum of responsibilities with a focus on designing, implementing, and managing software systems. The role requires continuous learning and application of new technologies and trends. Engineers at entry-level work on coding, debugging, and learning new software technologies. With progression in this track, the responsibilities expand to include leading teams, designing complex software systems, providing mentorship, and managing cross-functional integration. The more senior roles are responsible for defining the company's technological vision, making strategic decisions, driving innovation, and setting new industry standards. Across all levels, a successful software development engineer will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, excellent coding abilities, a keen understanding of the software ecosystem, and a cooperative team player attitude.
Responsibilities:
Develop fundamental software engineering skills.
Successfully collaborate with peers in all aspects of software development.
Complete simple coding deliverables with minimal supervision.
Positively incorporate feedback from manager and mentor(s).
Learn the team’s business domain.
Take initiative to ask questions to clarify understanding.
Actively and constructively participate in submitting code for review.
Any other reasonable activity required by management.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Basic understanding of SDLC and agile development.
Understanding of Object Oriented programming.
Excitement about adopting AI coding workflows.
Interest and willingness to learn financial concepts relating to funds and accounting.
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable working with other engineers and product specialists.
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce clear technical documentation and present designs concisely.
Nice to Have
Experience with full stack development.
Experience or classwork in accounting or finance.
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