# Staff Backend Software Engineer - Portfolio Data Workflows

**Company:** [Addepar](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/addepar)
**Location:** Edinburgh, United Kingdom
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Java, SQL, AWS, Rest, API Design, Distributed Systems, Service-Based Architecture, Elasticsearch, Artificial Intelligence, Software Design Patterns
**Posted:** 2026-06-05

> Staff backend engineer responsible for designing and leading API services and distributed-system architecture for portfolio data workflows. The role requires expert software design knowledge, Java, SQL, AWS, mentoring ability, and experience influencing technical direction.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement robust API services supporting a growing European customer base.
- Lead architecture designs and product roadmap creation.
- Research and drive adoption of new technologies and best practices.
- Analyze complex ecosystems, understand requirements, determine optimal approaches, and drive change.
- Mentor, coach, and empower engineers while contributing to an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
- Contribute to code reviews and technical designs.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues across the application stack.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.

## Requirements
- Extensive professional software development experience, including building backend services.
- Deep knowledge of software design patterns, API design, and the software development lifecycle.
- Proven ability to influence technical direction and contribute to the architecture of complex distributed systems.
- Understanding of REST, service-based architecture, and distributed systems.
- Strong learning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating with senior peers.
- Experience building services with Java, SQL, and AWS.
- Demonstrable knowledge of using AI in a professional engineering environment.
- Interest or experience in the financial industry or wealth management.

## Nice to Have
- Experience with Elasticsearch.

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