Senior Backend Software Engineer

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 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 in the About Addepar section.
• Be part of an expanding cross-functional organization in our growing Edinburgh office.

• 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