Sr. Software Engineer-Trading

Addepar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Addepar in New York is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead and implement the Order Management System, using Java and distributed systems expertise. You will shape architecture, mentor engineers, and partner with product to deliver high-performance trading workflows.

This role emphasizes scalable microservices, AWS-based data pipelines, and Agile practices, with potential equity and bonus. You will work across global teams and help bridge the gap between investment intents and market

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend distributed systems experience.
• Expert in Java, Spring Boot, JVM tuning and concurrency.
• Strong AWS cloud-native architectures and Kafka messaging.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and data architectures.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and define roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices.
• Design trade order lifecycle and broker connectivity.
• Build event-driven data solutions on AWS with Kafka.
• Integrate FIX, REST, and file-based interfaces.
• Mentor teams and promote Agile SDLC and AI-assisted tooling.
• Collaborate with product/design to translate requirements.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

AWS

REST

Quarkus

Distributed systems

JVM tuning

Education

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Quarkus

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, Singapore and São Paulo.

The Role

We are currently seeking a visionary and hands‑on Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and distributed systems to lead technical initiatives within our Order Management System (OMS) team in Trading!

We are building a high‑performance Trading Order Lifecycle Management system designed to bridge the gap between investment intent and market execution. Our platform serves as the mission‑critical link between our portfolio managers and executing brokers, ensuring every trade is executed, allocated, and reported with absolute precision, low latency, and high fault tolerance.

We’re looking for a strategic technical leader who remains deeply hands‑on and is passionate about solving highly complex, ambiguous engineering challenges. You will drive the architectural vision, establish high‑quality engineering standards, and work closely with product and design leadership to deliver impactful business outcomes. You will champion Agile methodologies and the adoption of AI‑assisted development tools across the organization to amplify engineering delivery.

This role requires someone to work Eastern working hours.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without requiring current or future visa sponsorship (for example, employment‑based visas such as H-1B, F-1/OPT, or similar), and must be authorized to begin work in the U.S. on their first day of employment.

What You’ll Do

• System Architecture: Drive the technical direction and architect highly scalable, resilient Java/Spring Boot (or Quarkus) microservices.
• Trade Orchestration: Design the next‑generation trade order life cycle logic, ensuring ultra‑reliable broker connectivity and accurate allocations.
• Data & Messaging: Architect enterprise‑grade, event‑driven systems and scalable data solutions on AWS using Kafka.
• Integrations: Scale inbound/outbound connectivity across FIX, REST, and File‑based interfaces for highly performant data exchange.
• Engineering Excellence: Shape the engineering culture by mentoring teams, elevating Agile SDLC standards.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross‑functional leaders to translate complex business requirements into actionable, scalable technical roadmaps.

Who You Are

• Education: B.S., or M.S. in Computer Science or similar technical field of study (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience: 8+ years of experience architecting and building complex backend distributed systems at scale.
• Technical Stack: Expert in Java, Spring Boot, JVM tuning, and concurrency (Quarkus experience is a plus).
• Cloud & Data: Advanced expertise in AWS cloud‑native architectures, and messaging platforms like Kafka
• Database Knowledge: Experience with databases, SQL, NoSQL, and data architectures
• Modern Workflows: A champion for developer productivity, automation, and the adoption of AI‑assisted development tools.
• Leadership & Ownership: An technical leader with a strong ownership mentality, capable of driving cross‑team initiatives.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and foster a collaborative, experimental culture.
• [Preferred] Experience in Trading or Financial Services domains
• [Preferred] Practical knowledge of the FIX protocol
• [Preferred] Familiarity with frontend technologies (React) to support UI‑related backend requirements

Addepar takes a market‑based approach to pay. A successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on the role, job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base salary for this role within the United States.

Compensation for this role includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additionally, these ranges reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Base Salary Range

$134,000 — $209,000 USD

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.

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