Backend Software Engineer @ Addepar

Backend Software Engineer

Posted on 4/7/2022

INACTIVE

201-500 employees

Wealth management platform for investors & advisors

Company Overview

Addepar's mission is to create a more transparent financial system. The company provides wealth managers with real-time portfolio reporting and insights required to make and implement better investment decisions. By helping people achieve the best possible outcomes, Addepar aims to get more assets flowing into more impactful investments and ideas, benefiting our society as a whole.

Locations

Edinburgh, UK

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Apache Spark

Java

C/C++

Rust

Scala

Apache Flink

Python

NoSQL

CategoriesNew

Software Engineering

Requirements

2+ years experience as a professional Software Engineer
Proficiency with one or more object-oriented programming language (Java and/or Python preferred) and/or compiled language (Go, Rust, Scala preferred)
Experience building systems with Relational or NoSQL database storage
BS+ in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or other highly technical field paired with software industry experience
Ability to lead complex projects, relationships and timelines. Excels working in a cross disciplinary team/environment
(Plus) Experience in one or more strongly typed server side programming language (ex: Java, C++)
(Plus) Experience with distribution storage & execution frameworks (ex. Arrow, Spark, Flink, Storm)

Responsibilities

We're seeking a Backend Software Engineer to work within our Forward Deployed Engineering team that partners directly with key technical & strategic counterparts at Addepar's largest enterprise engagements. From building custom data integrations to extending platform capabilities; an Engineer on the team operates with the autonomy and ownership to drive ground-breaking change for Addepar's customers. You will work in small teams with minimal supervision to set priorities, lead client interactions, and be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of critically important projects
Each engagement will take on a slightly different shape, providing a wide breadth of opportunities to solve complex technical challenges, explore new and emerging technologies, and most importantly deliver high value customer outcomes. You will be responsible for taking lessons learned and value gathered in the field and turning it into scalable and repeatable long term solutions. You will spend time collaborating with teams across Addepar's engineering and product organization; providing valuable insight to inform design strategy and contributing directly to the core product code base
Our group operates as an extension of the platform rather than a services organization. This distinction allows us to partner with customers in a highly collaborative fashion with a focus on measurable outcomes, rather than billable hours. You will partner with other members of the team to continuously evaluate the dynamic landscape of opportunities, strategic priorities, and commitments - ensuring that the team is always focused on solving the most important & impactful problems

Who We Are

Addepar’s purpose is to maximize the positive impact of the world’s capital. More than 850 of the world’s leading financial services firms trust Addepar to unlock the power and possibility of informed, data-driven investing and advice. These family offices, wealth managers, banks and institutions use Addepar’s tech and data platform to deliver exceptional value to their clients in a modern, scalable and secure way.

Our clients use Addepar to manage and advise on more than $4 trillion in assets. Our board and investors are some of the best in the business: D1 Capital, WestCap, 8VC and Valor Equity Partners have led our last few rounds.

We’re now expanding Addepar’s business around the globe, with clients in more than 30 countries. We’re constantly doubling down on tech- and data-fueled innovation, and our product and platform roadmap is more ambitious today than ever. We place our clients at the center of everything we do, and see a virtually unlimited set of opportunities to expand our client footprint and deepen the value we can unlock by building together.

Addepar is a Forbes Fintech 50 company and an honored member of the CB Insights Fintech 250. Addepar embraces a global flexible workforce model with offices in Silicon Valley, New York City, Salt Lake City, Chicago, London, England, Edinburgh, Scotland and Pune, India.

*Marketplace and brokerage services provided by Acervus Securities, Inc., an SEC registered broker‑dealer and member FINRA / SIPC.

The Role

We’re seeking a Backend Software Engineer to work within our Forward Deployed Engineering team that partners directly with key technical & strategic counterparts at Addepar’s largest enterprise engagements. From building custom data integrations to extending platform capabilities; an Engineer on the team operates with the autonomy and ownership to drive ground-breaking change for Addepar’s customers. You will work in small teams with minimal supervision to set priorities, lead client interactions, and be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of critically important projects.

Each engagement will take on a slightly different shape, providing a wide breadth of opportunities to solve complex technical challenges, explore new and emerging technologies, and most importantly deliver high value customer outcomes. You will be responsible for taking lessons learned and value gathered in the field and turning it into scalable and repeatable long term solutions. You will spend time collaborating with teams across Addepar’s engineering and product organization; providing valuable insight to inform design strategy and contributing directly to the core product code base.

Our group operates as an extension of the platform rather than a services organization. This distinction allows us to partner with customers in a highly collaborative fashion with a focus on measurable outcomes, rather than billable hours. You will partner with other members of the team to continuously evaluate the dynamic landscape of opportunities, strategic priorities, and commitments - ensuring that the team is always focused on solving the most important & impactful problems.

Who You Are

2+ years experience as a professional Software Engineer
Proficiency with one or more object-oriented programming language (Java and/or Python preferred) and/or compiled language (Go, Rust, Scala preferred)
Experience building systems with Relational or NoSQL database storage
BS+ in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or other highly technical field paired with software industry experience.
Ability to lead complex projects, relationships and timelines. Excels working in a cross disciplinary team/environment.
(Plus) Experience in one or more strongly typed server side programming language (ex: Java, C++).
(Plus) Experience with distribution storage & execution frameworks (ex. Arrow, Spark, Flink, Storm)

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.

To ensure the health and safety of all Addepeeps and our prospective candidates, we have instituted a virtual interview and onboarding experience.

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.