Technical Solutions Architect - ADX

The Technical Solutions Architect at Addepar is primarily responsible for designing and building custom integrations using Addepar's APIs and Data Exchange. You'll also collaborate with clients to address their technological challenges, develop innovative internal tools, and contributed to best practices within the team. Additionally, your role requires effective communication and project management skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently while keeping up with industry innovations.

To be considered for the Technical Solutions Architect position at Addepar, candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in technology, finance, or consulting. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and REST APIs is crucial, alongside hands-on experience with data platforms like Databricks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a solution-oriented mentality are also important traits for potential candidates.

At Addepar, we embrace a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. As a Technical Solutions Architect, you will be encouraged to stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, while also having the opportunity to pioneer new technical implementations. Collaboration with talented colleagues will further enhance your skills, and the supportive environment will help cultivate your career aspirations within the company.

As a Technical Solutions Architect at Addepar, you will work primarily with our suite of APIs, the Addepar Data Exchange, and various other technical tools tailored to solve client needs. Proficiency in tools such as Python, SQL, and platforms like Databricks is essential, as you will leverage these technologies to build integrations and enhance our offerings in the wealth management space.

Addepar promotes a vibrant and inclusive company culture where values such as ownership, collaboration, and innovation are deeply ingrained. As a Technical Solutions Architect, you will join a team that prioritizes exceeding client expectations and actively fosters an environment where diverse ideas and perspectives drive innovative solutions. We believe in creating a welcoming atmosphere where continuous learning and community engagement are celebrated.

Discuss specific projects where you successfully designed and implemented API integrations, focusing on the challenges faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your understanding of RESTful services, any tools or frameworks you utilized, and the positive impact your solutions had on clients.

Share your approach to time management and prioritization, perhaps using specific tools or methods like Agile or Kanban. Explain a situation where you effectively managed competing deadlines and how you communicated progress to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and collaboration.

Demonstrate your proactive nature by sharing resources you follow, webinars you attend, or communities you engage with. Discuss how this knowledge has influenced your work and the solutions you provide as a Technical Solutions Architect.

Detail a challenging scenario where you utilized your technical skills to dissect the problem and implemented an effective solution. Be sure to mention the tools and technologies you used, and how this solution benefited your client and team.

Highlight specific communication strategies you employ to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner. Mention tools you use for collaboration and how you adapt your style based on the audience, ensuring mutual understanding.

Discuss any projects where you utilized Databricks or comparable platforms, focusing on the functionality, data processing, and how it contributed to achieving your project goals. Mention how you managed data workflow and integrations within these environments.

Explain your problem-solving framework, such as identifying the issue, brainstorming possible solutions, and testing them. Provide a real-life example when this approach yielded a positive outcome in your role as a Technical Solutions Architect.

Share specific roles and responsibilities you’ve held within the wealth management context. Discuss any relevant projects that showcase your understanding of the industry's challenges and how your solutions made a difference.

Speak about the project management tools you are familiar with, such as JIRA or Trello, and how they helped you organize tasks, manage timelines, and ensure effective team collaboration. Emphasize your adaptability in using different tools as required.

Reflect on Addepar's values, culture, and the company's mission in transforming investment management with technology. Connect this to your own professional goals and how you see yourself contributing to the team and the clients’ success.