Sr. Backend Software Engineer - Alternatives Data Management

addepar
Edinburgh
1 year ago
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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 45 countries, Addepar’s platform aggregates portfolio, market and client data for over $6 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 Silicon Valley, New York City, Salt Lake City, Chicago, London, Edinburgh and Pune.

The Role

Did you know? Alternative investing has the potential to generate higher returns compared to traditional investments over the long term. AI and Machine Learning are revolutionizing the way alternative investments are managed and analyzed. Investors are using these technologies to gain insights, see opportunities, and optimize their investment strategies. 

Addepar is building solutions to support our clients' alternatives investment strategies. We’re using AI to automate and streamline ingestion and analysis of alternatives investment data. We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement and deliver these ground breaking software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists and product managers to build intuitive solutions that revolutionize how clients experience AI and ML in the application and transform their experience of alternatives operations.

You will work closely with data scientists on document based workflow automation and peer engineering teams to define the tech stack. You will iterate quickly through cycles of testing a new product offering on Addepar. If you've crafted scalable systems, or worked with phenomenal teams on hard problems in financial data, or are just interested in solving really hard technical, critically important problems, come join us!

What You’ll Do

Architect, implement, and maintain engineering solutions to solve complex problems; write well-designed, testable code. Lead individual project priorities, achievements, and software releases. Collaborate with machine learning engineers to bring ML models into the backend stack of the application in Python or other languages. Collaborate with product managers and client teams on product requirements iterations, design feasibility and user feedback. Document software functionality, system design, and project plans; this includes clean, readable code with comments. Learn and promote engineering standard methodologies and principles.

Who You Are

Proficient with Python, Java or similar Experience with streaming data platforms and event driven architecture Ability to write software to process, aggregate, and compute on top of large amounts of data in an efficient way. Engage with all levels of collaborators on a technical level. A strong ownership mentality and drive to take on the most important problems. Experience with AWS is a strong plus. Knowledge of front end development a plus. Experience in finance a plus.

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.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Addepar is among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making fake job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please be aware that no job offers will be made from Addepar without a formal interview process. Additionally, Addepar will not ask you to purchase equipment or supplies as part of your onboarding process. If you have any questions, please reach out to .

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