Job Description

About Clear Street:

Clear Street's mission is to give every sophisticated investor access to every asset, in every market, through a unified platform built for speed, transparency and scale.


We give our clients the technology, tools, and service once reserved for the largest institutions, rebuilt with modern infrastructure. Our single, cloud-native, end-to-end capital markets platform powers investor growth today and is transforming how they can interact with markets tomorrow.


For more information, visit https://clearstreet.io.

The Role:

Java-Focused Full Stack Developer

As a developer, you will be building and maintaining an enterprise Cleared Derivatives back-office system. This role emphasizes back-end development using Java, with responsibilities in building scalable microservices and integrating with a modern technology stack. You will also contribute to front-end development using ReactJS and deploy applications on Kubernetes and Docker.

Key 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 and 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

3+ years of professional experience in back-end development with Java. 2+ 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. Technology Stack: + 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.

We Offer:

At Clear Street, we offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, pension, and full medical and dental insurance. Our belief has always been that we are better as a business when we are all together in person. As such, we are requiring employees to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.



Our top priority is our people. We're continuously investing in a culture that promotes collaboration. We help each other through challenges and celebrate each other's successes. We believe that modern workplaces succeed by virtue of having high-performance workforces that are diverse -- in ideas, in cultures, and in experiences. We put in the effort to make such a workplace a daily reality and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



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