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# Staff Software Engineer - Platform Services

- **Company:** Addepar
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Logging, Backend, Kubernetes, Web Api, Golang
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=feaff3c4c8c50ba3

## About the Role

Do you have experience in REST?, * Comfortable working independently, with a bias for action.

 * Thrives in ambiguous spaces where there isn't a clear solution.
 * Enjoys digging into new problems and unfamiliar codebases.
 * Excels at written and verbal communication
 * Extensive backend software engineering experience.

 * Proficiency in developing with server-side OO languages like Java (Python, C++, Go).
 * Experience with Linux.
 * Experience with infrastructure components such as CI/CD, monitoring, logging, containers, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code.
 * Familiarity with HTTP, developing REST and web APIs.

## Description

The Platform Services team is at the core of accelerating Addepar's platform scalability, elasticity, and global expansion. We play a pivotal role in driving innovation and standards for building distributed services and on-demand environments to meet the rapid scale of Addepar's growth. Working at the critical intersection of application, infrastructure, and operations teams, we promote developer velocity and robust process automation. With a healthy mix of new technologies and existing core applications, the team thrives on solving complex challenges to deliver high-impact solutions. If you're passionate about creating true engineering leverage, this is the team for you.

Applicants must have, and maintain, the right to work in the United Kingdom from the first day of employment. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

Work with teams across the organisation to:

 * Develop resilient distributed services and high quality tooling to support product operations and engineering.
 * Investigate and debug complex issues that span across teams and applications.
 * Drive software delivery and improve the engineering processes we use to develop and release software.


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