Sr. Software Engineer - Trading

Addepar; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and data company is looking for a highly experienced Backend Software Engineer to join their Trading Platform team. The role involves upgrading critical trading components and requires expert-level backend development, particularly in Java. Candidates should possess 8+ years of experience and have expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS. This position emphasizes collaborative project leadership and mentoring within a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Expert-level backend development with a focus on Java.
• Experience with AWS or another cloud platform.
• Experience with databases, SQL, NoSQL, OLAP, and/or data lake architectures.
• Strong ownership mentality and drive to solve important problems.
• Ability to mentor other engineers.
• Experience in data processing and analysis using SQL, PySpark, or similar frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain engineering solutions.
• Lead project priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers.
• Mentor other engineers on the team.
• 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, maintainable, scalable, and extensible code

Skills

Backend development with Java

Cloud platform experience (AWS)

Database management (SQL, NoSQL)

Data processing and analysis

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

NoSQL

Data processing

PySpark

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Backend Software Engineer with a strong Java background to join the Trading Platform team. The role involves upgrading and re-developing critical trading components to enable tighter integration with Addepar core, greater flexibility, and scalable engagement with third parties. You will work on handling large data volumes and building distributed systems for automated data ingestion and transformation. We value engineers with technical depth who enjoy solving hard problems at scale, delight customers, and contribute to the success of the whole company.

Compensation ranges and specific details are discussed with your recruiter during the hiring process. This posting reflects base salary ranges for certain locations and may vary by location, role, and market conditions.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, implement, and maintain engineering solutions to solve complex problems; write well-designed, testable code
• Lead project priorities, deadlines, and solutions
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and partners on projects
• Support business needs during US hours; act as engineering representative to clients and product support; steer communications from engineering perspectives
• 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, maintainable, scalable, and extensible code

Who You Are

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or similar field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Expert-level backend development with a focus on Java
• Experience with AWS or another cloud platform
• Experience with databases, SQL, NoSQL, OLAP, and/or data lake architectures
• Strong ownership mentality and drive to solve important problems
• Passion for implementing standard processes with a bias toward smart automation
• Ability to collaborate with and mentor other engineers
• Experience in data processing and analysis using SQL, PySpark, or similar frameworks is a plus
• Rapid learner with strong 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.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

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 shared responsibilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.