Sr. Software Engineer - Portfolio Data Workflows

Addepar1; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Addepar is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to maintain and evolve API services powering its financial data ecosystem. The role centers on scaling services for a growing European market, enhancing models for complex products, and shaping architectural directions in collaboration with product teams.

You will help ensure compliance with European and global regulations as part of a technically leadership-oriented team. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom from day one.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience in industry.
• Experience building backend services in a professional environment.
• Experience building backend services with Java or a similar object oriented language.
• Experience with SQL, Elasticsearch, AWS or JavaScript is a plus.
• Demonstrable knowledge of using AI in a professional engineering environment.
• Understanding of development best practices and experience working in an agile team.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale API services to support our European customer base.
• Advance our financial models to support a range of financial products.
• Contribute to architecture designs, product roadmap, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers and stakeholders per company values.
• Be part of an expanding cross-functional organization and growing our global customer base.

Skills

Backend API development

Java

SQL

Elasticsearch

AWS

JavaScript

AI in engineering

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Elasticsearch

AWS

JavaScript

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 1,500 firms in 60 countries use Addepar to manage and advise on nearly $10 trillion in assets. Its open platform integrates with 650 software, data and consulting partners to power end-to-end investment operations across firms of all sizes and levels of complexity. Addepar supports clients worldwide with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, São Paulo, London, Edinburgh, Geneva, Warsaw, Dubai, Pune and Singapore.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Backend Software Engineer for our Portfolio Data Products team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and evolving critical API services that power our financial data ecosystem, while helping to modernize our architecture to support our expansion into European markets and beyond. 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

• Build and scale API services to support our rapidly growing European customer base.
• Advance our financial models to support a wide range of advanced financial products, such as structured notes, derivatives, and international alternative investments.
• Contribute to architecture designs, product roadmap, and code reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with other engineers, product managers and stakeholders, in line with our company values outlined below.
• Be part of an expanding cross-functional organization & growing our global customer base

Who You Are

• Degree in a STEM field, such as Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience in the industry.
• Previous experience building backend services in a professional environment.
• Experience building services with Java or a similar object oriented programming language.
• Experience with SQL, Elasticsearch, AWS or JavaScript are nice-to-have.
• Demonstrable knowledge of using AI in a professional engineering environment.
• An understanding of development best practices and experience working in an agile team.
• Interest or experience in the financial industry or wealth management in particular.

Our Values

• Act Like an Owner - Think and operate with intention, purpose and care. Own outcomes.
• Build Together - Collaborate to unlock the best solutions. Deliver lasting value.
• Champion Our Clients - Exceed client expectations. Our clients’ success is our success.
• Drive Innovation - Be bold and unconstrained in problem solving. Transform the industry.
• Embrace Learning - Engage our community to broaden our perspective. Bring a growth mindset.

In addition to our core values, Addepar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to bring together diverse ideas, experiences, skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds and identities to drive innovative solutions. We commit to promoting a welcoming environment where inclusion and belonging are held as a shared responsibility. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.