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Software Engineer - Front End - Studio (Core)

Clear Street
Location
London, UK
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Studio
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least six (6) years of professional experience implementing scalable web applications with React and TypeScript.
  • Experience contributing to systems that solve complex business problems and handle massive amounts of data.
  • A strong command of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
  • The ability to clearly explain the nuances of system design and paradigms to engineers and stakeholders.
  • A track record of prioritizing end-user experience, reflected in your API design, functionality, and performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor team members, define engineering standards, and drive a system-design approach to building new services.
Nice to have
  • Experience leading front-end architecture for large-scale or data-intensive applications.
  • Deep experience with monorepo tooling (Nx, Turborepo) and micro-frontend architectures such as Module Federation.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
  • Experience in financial services, capital markets, or trading platforms.
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer (Front-End) at Clear Street, you will be responsible for building and enhancing the Clear Street Studio, a prime brokerage platform. Your role includes designing user-facing features, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring operational excellence while collaborating with product and design teams to address complex technical challenges.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Company equity
  • Pension
  • Gender-neutral parental leave
  • Full medical and dental insurance
Things to weigh
  • In-office requirement of at least three days per week
  • Focus on operational excellence and high SLA may imply a demanding work environment
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