Staff Backend Software Engineer - Portfolio Data Workflows

Role Overview

Join our Portfolio Data Workflows team in Edinburgh as a Staff Backend Software Engineer. Design, implement, and maintain critical API services that power our financial data ecosystem. 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.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and implement robust API services to support our European customer base. Lead architecture designs and product roadmap creation. Research and drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices to drive innovation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have exceptional scope for technical leadership in transforming how our global clients interact with and leverage financial data. You will be part of a high-performing, cross-functional team and have the opportunity to mentor, coach, and empower other engineers.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development, including building backend services in a professional environment
• 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
• Understanding of REST, service-based architecture, and distributed systems
• Rapid learner with robust analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience building services with Java, SQL and AWS
• Experience with Elasticsearch is a nice-to-have
• Demonstrable knowledge of using AI in a professional engineering environment
• Interest or experience in the financial industry or wealth management in particular

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Opportunity to work with a global data and AI platform
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements