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Senior Software Engineer - Futures and Options Execution Services

Clear Street · London, UK

Posted 8 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
8 days
Clear Street's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
56% of Clear Street's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Clear Street
high
17 stale, 0 reposted of 32 open
Hiring momentum
44 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the futures and options execution services team, you will design and build a new execution management system (EMS) platform for listed futures and options. Your role involves translating product requirements into maintainable components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high performance and usability of the application. You will also participate in code reviews and maintain operational health while working with modern technologies in a collaborative environment.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Clear Street as an employer.

What you need

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience using Java
  • At least 4 years of experience working with modern technologies at a Senior Engineer level
  • Hands-on experience building and supporting low-latency, front-office trading systems
  • Deep understanding of execution management systems (EMS) and their core functionality
  • Strong knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
  • Collaborative mindset and preference for team-oriented environments

What you get

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Company equity
  • Pension
  • Gender-neutral parental leave
  • Full medical and dental insurance

Worth weighing

  • Office presence required a minimum of three days per week
  • Focus on building a new platform may involve initial challenges and uncertainties
  • Emphasis on collaboration and teamwork may not suit all work styles

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Listed by Clear Street on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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