Staff Engineer - Java Full Stack - Futures Engineering
Clear StreetChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted December 22, 2025
185000 - 215000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Clear Street is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and collaboration.
Job Description
Clear Street is seeking a Staff Engineer - Java Full Stack to enhance and maintain an enterprise Cleared Derivatives back-office system. The role emphasizes back-end development using Java, with responsibilities in building scalable microservices and integrating with a modern technology stack.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in back-end development with Java
- 3–5 years of experience within a financial institution, preferably in FCM (Futures Commission Merchant) or Broker-Dealer environments
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience building microservices
- Strong understanding of design patterns, multithreading, and performance optimization
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
Benefits
- 401k matching
- gender neutral parental leave
- full medical, dental and vision insurance