Addepar
Financial Services
StaffBackendSoftwareEngineer-PortfolioDataWorkflows
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“Staff Backend Software Engineer - Portfolio Data Workflows at Addepar. Skills: Backend services, API design, Distributed systems. Design API services. Develop API services”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving abilities; Analytical abilities; Troubleshoot issues
Right to work UK
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience in software development, Building backend services, Deep and expert knowledge of software design patterns, API design knowledge, Software development lifecycle knowledge, Proven ability to influence technical direction, Significant contributions to architecture of complex, distributed systems, Understanding of REST, Understanding of service-based architecture, Understanding of distributed systems, Robust analytical abilities, Problem-solving abilities, Experience building services with Java, Experience building services with SQL, Experience building services with AWS, Right to work in the United Kingdom
Nice to Have
Experience with Elasticsearch, Interest in the financial industry, Experience in wealth management
What You'll Do.
Implement API services
Lead architecture designs
Lead product roadmap creation
Research new technologies
Drive adoption of new technologies
Research best practices
Drive adoption of best practices
Analyse complex ecosystem
Dive deep into ecosystem
Understand requirements
Determine optimal approaches
Contribute to code reviews
Contribute to technical designs
Collaborate with engineers
Collaborate with product managers
Collaborate with stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional team; Senior peers
Process & Methodology
Roadmap creation
Full Job Description
Who We Are Addepar is a global data and AI platform empowering investment professionals to turn complex financial information into actionable intelligence. Addepar unifies portfolio, market and client data in a total portfolio view and delivers AI-powered insights within investment and client workflows. More than 1,400 firms in nearly 60 countries use Addepar to manage and advise on nearly $9 trillion in assets. Its open platform integrates with nearly 650 software, data and consulting partners to power end-to-end investment operations across firms of all sizes and complexity. Addepar supports clients worldwide with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, Geneva and São Paulo. The Role We are currently seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer to join our Portfolio Data Workflows team in Edinburgh. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of designing, implementing and maintaining critical API services that power our financial data ecosystem, while helping to modernize our architecture to support our expansion into European markets. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our platform by implementing robust solutions that scale across multiple regions, enhance user experiences, and ensure compliance with European and international financial regulations. This position offers exceptional scope for technical leadership in transforming how our global clients interact with and leverage financial data. Applicants must have, and maintain, the right to work in the United Kingdom from the first day of employment. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and implement robust API services to support our rapidly growing European customer base. Lead architecture designs and product roadmap creation. Research and drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices to drive innovation. Analyse and dive deep into a complex and powerful ecosystem, understanding requirements, d
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