Software Development Engineer II

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.

Join the Phoenix team building out analytics for Private Funds as we aim to tackle an emerging leader in the investment space. The team is working on a net‑new build using Graph

QL, React, GenAI, and Postgres to build a comprehensive performance and analytics engine to help give clients visibility into their investments.

• Have a solid understanding of the team’s domain.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize and improve existing software applications.
• Regularly give feedback and ask questions in code reviews.
• Perform root‑cause analyses for software issues and identify effective solutions.
• Assist in the creation of user stories and estimation of work for project planning.
• Suggest design improvements demonstrating an understanding of architecture.
• Ensure software applications are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Document software usage, implementation, architecture, design, and APIs.
• Consistently write broad unit and integration tests.
• Translate loosely defined requirements into functioning code.
• Any other reasonable activity required by management.

• Fundamental understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design.
• Solid programming skills with Java.
• Experience with Graph
  
  QL.
• Experience with React.
• Experience with Postgre
  
  SQL or similar relational databases.
• Enthusiasm for software work in a software‑as‑a‑service company.
• Driven by client satisfaction.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities.

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of software development experience.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development