As a Software Development Engineer on the team, you will design, build, and operate distributed, microservices-based applications that power Clearwater's platform. You will write high-quality, well-tested code, solve complex problems with your teammates, and help mentor newer engineers. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving, clear communication, excellent coding ability, and a collaborative approach. About the Team Our team builds and operates scalable, resilient microservices and distributed applications that serve Clearwater clients. We work in a cloud-native environment and partner closely with product and client-facing teams. Responsibilities • Design, build, deploy, and maintain quality code that is simple, well-structured, clear, and well-tested. • Break down and solve complex problems that require research or collaboration. • Build and evolve microservices and APIs, with attention to performance, scalability, reliability, and security. • Apply multiple levels of automated testing (unit, integration, contract, end-to-end). • Initiate design and feature discussions, advocating for improvements in software quality. • Coordinate with other teams to ensure successful integration of software applications. • Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents quickly and effectively, and participate in on-call. • Mentor new and less-experienced team members. • Understand and address customer needs and issues with empathy and timeliness. • Communicate effectively regardless of medium, audience, or timing. • Perform other reasonable duties as required by management. Required Qualifications • Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. • 4+ years of software development experience in Java or another typed, object-oriented backend language (e.g., Python, Go). • Experience building services using microservices and distributed-system patterns (REST/gRPC APIs, messaging). • Experience with a public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), CI/CD, and production monitoring. • Working knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL data stores. • Strong command of automated testing and software engineering best practices. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. • Clear written and verbal communication, and good documentation habits. • Commitment to continuous learning, client satisfaction, and teamwork in a SaaS environment. Preferred Qualifications • Exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based features, or interest in applying AI to engineering workflows. • Experience with containers and Kubernetes, or infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation). • Experience with event streaming (Kafka, SQS, etc.) and observability tooling. • Familiarity with financial services or investment data.