Backend Software Engineer - Portfolio Data Workflows

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 Backend Software Engineer to our Portfolio Data Workflows UK 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. 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 in our growing Edinburgh office.

Who You Are

• Degree in a STEM field, such as Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience in the industry.

• Prior experience building backend services in a professional environment.

• Experience building services with Java is a must-have for the role.

• 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.

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