Senior Software Development Engineer

Job Summary

The Software Development Engineer – Risk (TRMS) is responsible for designing developing testing and supporting software solutions for Trading & Risk Management Systems. This role focuses on risk analytics and reporting capabilities including support for calculations such as Greeks VaR PFE and XVA. The engineer will work closely with product managers quantitative analysts and engineering peers to deliver scalable reliable and high-performing solutions that support front-office and risk management functions. The role also requires familiarity with emerging Agentic AI capabilities and how intelligent automation can be applied to software engineering data workflows and risk technology use cases.

Responsibilities

· Design develop test deploy and maintain software applications supporting Trading & Risk Management Systems.

· Build and enhance risk analytics and reporting solutions including support for Greeks VaR PFE and XVA calculations.

· Partner with product managers quantitative analysts and engineering teams to translate business and technical requirements into scalable software solutions.

· Develop and maintain backend services APIs and microservices that integrate with internal and external systems.

· Integrate and support market data feeds and services from external vendors such as Bloomberg Refinitiv Markit and similar providers.

· Apply AI-assisted development practices and support intelligent automation opportunities within engineering and risk workflows where appropriate.

· Contribute to the design or integration of Agentic AI solutions such as workflow agents reasoning assistants or automation services in support of engineering productivity and operational efficiency.

· Troubleshoot production issues perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable fixes.

· Contribute to code reviews testing automation and CI/CD processes to ensure high-quality software delivery.

· Maintain technical documentation and support ongoing platform improvements and modernization efforts.

Required Skills

· Hands-on Python development experience is required.

· Strong software development experience in Python or another object-oriented programming language.

· 7+ years of professional software development experience in the financial services industry.

· Experience working with Trading & Risk Management Systems and risk analytics/reporting platforms.

· Required background in dealing with and integrating market data vendors such as Bloomberg Refinitiv Markit or similar providers.

· Experience developing backend applications APIs and microservices.

· Understanding of Agentic AI concepts including autonomous workflows orchestration frameworks prompt-driven task execution and AI-assisted software development tools.

· Experience or familiarity with integrating LLM-based capabilities AI agents or intelligent automation into enterprise applications is preferred.

· Proficiency with source control tools such as Git.

· Experience with testing frameworks automation and CI/CD pipelines.

· Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a collaborative cross-functional environment.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science Engineering Mathematics Finance or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.

· 7+ years of software development experience within the financial services industry.

· Demonstrated experience integrating with market data vendors such as Bloomberg Refinitiv Markit or comparable platforms.

· Experience supporting trading pricing or risk management workflows is strongly preferred.

· Exposure to AI/ML intelligent automation or Agentic AI frameworks in enterprise environments is a plus.

Salary Range

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law compensation will be determined based on relevant experience other job-related qualifications/skills and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance 401(k) PTO parental leave and medical leave STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other federally protected class.

What We Do

CWAN was founded on a simple belief: investment professionals deserve modern technology that actually works for them. Not legacy systems that slow them down. Not fragmented data that creates confusion. But one comprehensive platform that gives you complete visibility and crystal-clear insights. The result? Investment management that works as seamlessly as your investment strategy. Since our founding in 2004 CWAN has been the trusted technology partner powering the world’s leading institutional investors — from insurance companies asset managers and hedge funds to asset owners like corporations endowments and pension funds managing over $10 trillion in assets.

Why Work With Us

We continue to grow fueled by a strong foundation an ambitious vision and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients partners and team members around the world. What started as a bold idea in Boise Idaho has rapidly transformed into a global presence. We’ve expanded our footprint significantly—now operating out of 24 offices

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