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WHO WE ARE
Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.
Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.
If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.
AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:
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2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
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2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
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2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Join our Apex Platform Core Services team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will play a vital role in creating and supporting key systems including the client identity and access management (CIAM) system and client asynchronous event delivery system. Your day-to-day activities may involve collaborative system design and development, providing mentorship to peers, leading coding sessions, and exploring innovative technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a team of experienced developers in building robust, high-volume, and high-availability platform systems that drive the Apex ecosystem and modern investment applications forward.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Design, Develop, and Deploy Software: Take ownership of the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from designing to deploying high-performance, high-throughput software. Your role involves crafting resilient, self-scaling, and self-healing services that ensure system reliability, allowing for peaceful nights.
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Production System Support: Provide hands-on support for the production systems you design. This entails building, deploying (utilizing CI/CD pipelines), and monitoring (using tools like Datadog and PagerDuty) to maintain system health and reliability.
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Code Quality Assurance: Uphold commercial-grade, well-tested code standards, and promote high code-quality across the team through meticulous code reviews and adherence to best practices.
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Technical Documentation: Maintain technical documentation and guides, ensuring they are up to date, accurate, and easy to understand for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software products on time.
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Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, troubleshoot production incidents, and implement preventive measures to minimize system downtime and ensure service reliability.
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Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and improve development processes and methodologies.
Education and/or Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience required; Master’s degree preferred
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5+ years of experience in software development with a strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java
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Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies for backend services
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Experience as a technical lead on epics, driving the technical direction and implementation strategy for large-scale projects
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Experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines and tools, automating build, test, and deployment processes
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Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Experience with SQL including the ability to write complex queries and optimize database performance
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Experience in financial services a plus
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to troubleshoot production systems, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions to ensure system reliability and availability
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Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and act as a technical leader when necessary
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Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Jira)
Work Experience:
· This job operates in a hybrid, office environment.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Our Rewards
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.
EEO Statement
Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
Disability Statement
Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
