Software Development Engineer

Overview

The Software Development Engineer position at Clearwater Analytics encompasses a broad range of duties focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust software solutions. Responsibilities evolve with experience, starting from coding and debugging at entry-level, advancing to leading technical teams, designing complex systems, mentoring others, and managing integration across functions. Senior roles contribute to defining technological direction, making strategic decisions, fostering innovation, and establishing industry-leading standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, deploy, and maintain clean, well-structured, and thoroughly tested code.
• Address complex challenges through research and collaboration.
• Communicate clearly and effectively across various audiences and channels.
• Utilize multiple levels of automated testing, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end tests.
• Guide and support junior team members through mentorship.
• Lead design and feature discussions, promoting enhancements in performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with other teams to achieve seamless software integration.
• Quickly diagnose and resolve production issues.
• Respond empathetically and promptly to customer requirements and problems.
• Perform any other duties required by management.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise in typed, object-oriented programming languages.
• Comprehensive understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and common architectural designs.
• Passion for working in a software-as-a-service environment.
• Client-centric mindset prioritizing customer satisfaction.
• Excellent teamwork capabilities.
• Strong time management skills with ability to deliver deadlines.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and skill enhancement.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving competency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Attention to detail paired with strong documentation practices.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal aptitude.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in software development.