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Full-Time

Sr. Backend Software Engineer

Operating Platform, Edinburgh

Posted on 7/19/2023

Addepar

Addepar

501-1,000 employees

Investment management software for financial professionals

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

Edinburgh, UK

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Apache Kafka
Java
Docker
AWS
REST APIs
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 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 containerised 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
  • Marketplace and brokerage services provided by Acervus Securities, Inc., an SEC registered broker‑dealer and member FINRA / SIPC
  • 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 authorisation solution leveraging open source authorisation systems

Addepar provides investment management software designed for financial professionals like asset managers and financial advisors. The platform aggregates and analyzes financial data, allowing users to make informed investment decisions. It enables users to align portfolios with specific targets, model asset allocations, and test hypothetical performance across various scenarios, including managing illiquid assets. Addepar's software offers a comprehensive view of client portfolios, helping professionals optimize financial goals and cash flow. The company operates on a subscription model and includes features for billing and fee management, ensuring transparency in costs. With a strong presence in the global market and a large user base, Addepar focuses on leveraging data and technology to enhance the services investment professionals provide to their clients.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Addepar's strong Q1 2024 performance and continuous product updates indicate robust growth and innovation.
  • The appointment of Bob Pisani as CTO and the opening of a new office in Pune, India, highlight Addepar's commitment to global expansion and technological advancement.
  • Partnerships with firms like Corient and Baker Tilly demonstrate Addepar's ability to attract and retain high-profile clients, enhancing its market reputation.

What critics are saying

  • The financial technology sector is highly competitive, with constant pressure to innovate and differentiate from other players.
  • Managing and integrating new technologies and partnerships can pose operational challenges and potential disruptions.

What makes Addepar unique

  • Addepar's platform uniquely handles illiquid assets, providing a comprehensive view of portfolios that many competitors lack.
  • The company's focus on data-driven insights and billing transparency sets it apart in the financial technology sector.
  • Addepar's strategic partnerships and integrations, such as with Asset-Map and WealthHub, enhance its platform's functionality and client value.

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

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