Sr. Backend Software Engineer - Portfolio APIs

Who We Are

Addepar is a global technology and data company that helps investment professionals provide the most informed, precise guidance for their clients. Hundreds of thousands of users have entrusted Addepar to empower smarter investment decisions and better advice over the last decade. With client presence in more than 50 countries, Addepar's platform aggregates portfolio, market and client data for over $8 trillion in assets. Addepar's open platform integrates with more than 100 software, data and services partners to deliver a complete solution for a wide range of firms and use cases. Addepar embraces a global flexible workforce model with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, Chicago, London, Edinburgh, Pune and Dubai.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior 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.

What You’ll Do

Build and scale API services to support our rapidly growing European customer baseAdvance our financial models to support a wide range of advanced financial products, such as structured notes, derivatives, and international alternative investmentsContribute to architecture designs, product roadmap, and code reviews.Collaborate effectively with other engineers, product managers and stakeholders, in line with our company values outlined in the About Addepar section. Be part of an expanding cross-functional organization in our growing team.

Who You Are

• Degree in a STEM field, such as Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience in the industry
• Experience building backend services in a professional environment
• Understanding of HTTP, REST and web API best practices
• Experience building services with Java, Mysql, Elasticsearch, and AWS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable knowledge 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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