Sr. Software Engineer - Trading

Addepar; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company based in Edinburgh seeks a talented software engineer with expertise in backend development, particularly in Java. You will architect and maintain solutions, work closely with product teams, and mentor peers. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with SQL and cloud platforms. This role embraces a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Possess a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or similar technical field.
• Have extensive software engineering experience.
• Proficient in backend development focusing on Java.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain engineering solutions for complex problems.
• Lead project priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Skills

Backend development expertise in Java

Extensive software engineering experience

Good experience on AWS or other cloud platforms

Experience with databases, SQL, NoSQL

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to collaborate and mentor fellow engineers

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or similar technical field

Tools

SQL

PySpark

Job description

Addepar is a global technology and data company that helps investment professionals provide informed guidance for their clients. Addepar’s platform aggregates portfolio, market and client data for over $8 trillion in assets and integrates with more than 100 partners. Addepar embraces a global flexible workforce with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, Chicago, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, and Geneva.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, implement, and maintain engineering solutions to solve complex problems; write well-designed, testable code.
• Lead individual project priorities, deadlines, and solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, and partners on projects.
• Active support of business needs during US hours. Act as an engineering representative to the client and product support and steer communications from engineering standpoints.
• Communicate technical ideas and set direction on projects with a focus on solving business challenges.
• Mentor other engineers on the team.
• Participate in the design and development of a strategic product for Addepar.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that is scalable and extensible.

Who You Are

• B.S., or M.S. in Computer Science or similar technical field of study (or equivalent practical experience).
• Extensive software engineering experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in backend development, with a focus on Java.
• Good experience on AWS or any other cloud platform.
• Experience with databases, SQL, NoSQL, OLAP, and/or data lake architectures.
• A strong ownership mentality and drive to solve important problems.
• Passion for implementing standard processes with a bias toward smart automation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and mentor other engineers.
• Experience in data processing and analysis using SQL, PySpark, or similar frameworks is a plus.
• A rapid learner with robust analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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.

Addepar is 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 a shared responsibility. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and access other employment benefits. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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