Senior Software Engineer

CLEAR (Headquarters: NYC / Austin)

Location: New York, New York, United States   |   Full-Time
Software Engineer Senior Fullstack Backend Java Spring API Cloud Architecture NYC Onsite Full Stack Engineer Back End Engineer
Company: CLEAR
CLEAR's mission is to strengthen security and create frictionless experiences. We're transforming the way people live, work, and travel using our secure identity platform. Join our growing team in NYC!

Role: Senior Software Engineer (NYC)
*Note: This role seems to be either Fullstack or Backend based on other listings. Assuming Fullstack for this entry.*
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team in New York City. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and leading the implementation of applications that power CLEAR's experiences, likely contributing across the full stack or focusing on backend systems. You'll mentor junior engineers and contribute significantly to architectural decisions. This role requires working onsite 5 days a week in our NYC office.

Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of complex software components and systems.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA).
- Write high-quality, scalable, and robust code (likely Java/Spring for backend, potentially JS frameworks for frontend).
- Champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and optimize application performance.

Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in relevant languages/frameworks (e.g., Java, Spring, React/Angular/Vue, SQL).
- Experience designing and building scalable APIs and services.
- Solid understanding of system design, databases, and potentially microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development.

Ideal Candidate:
- Proven track record of building and shipping complex software systems.
- Passionate about building secure, scalable, and user-focused applications.
- Excellent problem-solving and potentially architectural design skills.
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
- Must be able to work onsite in NYC.
Post Date: May 5, 2025