Staff Software Engineer

Who you are

• B.S., or M.S. in Computer Science or similar technical field of study (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Expert-level proficiency in backend development, with a focus on Java
• Experience with databases, SQL, NoSQL, OLAP, and/or data lake architectures
• You have a deep and expert knowledge of software design patterns, API design, and the software development lifecycle
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and make significant contributions to the architecture of complex, distributed systems
• Expertise in cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Comfortable working in a cloud context, with automated infrastructure and service-oriented architecture
• You have a track record of amplifying your impact by mentoring other engineers
• A strong ownership mentality and drive to solve the most important problems
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and related technologies is preferred

What the job involves

• We are currently seeking a highly experienced Backend Software Engineer with a strong Java background to join our Trading suite of products—including Rebalancing, Order Management System (OMS), and Investment Book of Record (IBOR)
• We’re building a scalable, tax-efficient trading & rebalancing platform for wealth management firms of all sizes
• The platform will target sophisticated rebalancing strategies across equities, mutual funds and fixed income products and send trades to be completed in the market
• You will play a significant role in driving complex, long-term technical designs from concept to delivery, ensuring our solutions are scalable, resilient, and secure
• You will leverage your deep expertise in software design patterns and distributed systems to solve challenging problems and pioneer the adoption of new technologies
• While you will educate and empower other engineers, this is fundamentally a hands-on technical leadership role where you will work closely with product and design teams to deliver exceptional products for our clients
• Architect, implement, and maintain engineering solutions to solve complex problems; write well-designed, testable code
• Lead individual project priorities, deadlines, and solutions
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, and partners on projects
• Active support of business needs during US hours.Act as an engineering representative to the client and product support and steer communications from engineering standpoints
• Communicate technical ideas and set direction on projects with a focus on solving business challenges
• Mentor other engineers on the team
• Participate in the design and development of a strategic product for Addepar
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that's also scalable and extensible

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