Sr. Backend Software Engineer

Platform Services, Edinburgh

Updated on 3/29/2023

Locations

Edinburgh, UK

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

AWS

Apache Kafka

Docker

Google Cloud Platform

Java

Microsoft Azure

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Python

Requirements

You have several years of experience in the software industry as a software engineer with atleast 3+years managing teams
High proficiency in object-oriented languages such as Java/a scripting language such as Python
Experience with building and securing access to REST APIs
You have experience with running containerized applications such as Docker, Kubernetes
Worked with cloud provider-hosted infrastructure and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Proficient in service oriented architecture and knowledge of distributed systems
You enjoy building solutions that enable other developers to create new software products
You are passionate about secure, performant, and reliable system architecture
Experience with relational and non-relational datastores
A strong, hands-on technical approach
Ability to drive delivery within goal-setting frameworks such as OKRs; to build iterative solutions and respond to client feedback

Responsibilities

Hire, coach and mentor a team of software engineers
Drive software delivery and improve engineering processes
Collaborate cross functionally with product owners designers, programme managers and other Engineering leads to deliver impactful business outcomes for our clients
Work on Distributed systems (microservices, sharded computations), inter-process messaging and coordination (Kafka, Zookeeper, service meshes like Istio), observability (distributed tracing, logging, performance and application monitoring) build systems, test systems, cloud-native deployment suites
Help create Identity and Access Management Platform, Understand the current user profiles and come up with authentication solution with OAuth 2.0, OIDC. Evaluate and build scalable authorization solution leveraging open source authorization systems

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 are currently seeking an Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform Services who will help build an inclusive team culture, empower engineers to succeed and cultivate an environment that creates high quality engineering processes and product delivery. This team solves critical issues for the organization, setting the frameworks, standards and owning the shared services which are highly performant, helping deliver customer-facing applications. As a member of the team you will design, implement, and roll out systems instrumental in Addepar’s growth and global expansion.

What You’ll Do

Hire, coach and mentor a team of software engineers
Drive software delivery and improve engineering processes
Collaborate cross functionally with product owners designers, programme managers and other Engineering leads to deliver impactful business outcomes for our clients
Work on Distributed systems (microservices, sharded computations), inter-process messaging and coordination (Kafka, Zookeeper, service meshes like Istio), observability (distributed tracing, logging, performance and application monitoring) build systems, test systems, cloud-native deployment suites
Help create Identity and Access Management Platform, Understand the current user profiles and come up with authentication solution with OAuth 2.0, OIDC. Evaluate and build scalable authorization solution leveraging open source authorization systems

Who You Are

You have several years of experience in the software industry as a software engineer with atleast 3+years managing teams.
High proficiency in object-oriented languages such as Java/a scripting language such as Python
Experience with building and securing access to REST APIs
You have experience with running containerized applications such as Docker, Kubernetes
Worked with cloud provider-hosted infrastructure and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Proficient in service oriented architecture and knowledge of distributed systems
You enjoy building solutions that enable other developers to create new software products.
You are passionate about secure, performant, and reliable system architecture.
Experience with relational and non-relational datastores
A strong, hands-on technical approach
Ability to drive delivery within goal-setting frameworks such as OKRs; to build iterative solutions and respond to client feedback

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.

201-500 employees

Website

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.

Benefits

Equity: Stretch the idea of ownership beyond your day-to-day and take pride in being an owner in the growth of Addepar
Global Hybrid Workforce: Whether you work remotely or on-site, you’ll have the opportunity to build and collaborate with colleagues around the world
Flexible Time Off: Spend time traveling, celebrating with friends and family or relax on your schedule
Benefits Packages: Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits along with a monthly wellness allowance to keep you healthy and happy
Learning & Development Allowance: Your continued growth and development are important to us
Dynamic Team: Strong investment in the best talent at the intersection of technology and finance

Company Core 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.