Staff Software Engineer

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. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, 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:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards

• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company

• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to play a key role on our engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will leverage your expertise to contribute to the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and implementation to testing and deployment. You will collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient software products that meet the needs of our users and business objectives.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Technical Leadership and Vision: Define and drive technical strategy and architectural vision across multiple teams and projects. Identify and champion organization-wide technical initiatives that align with business objectives and improve engineering effectiveness. 
• System-Wide Architecture: Design and oversee large-scale, complex systems that span multiple teams and services. Evaluate trade-offs between different architectural approaches and make decisions that balance technical excellence with business needs. 
• Technical Standards and Best Practices: Establish and evangelize engineering standards, best practices, and design patterns across the organization. Drive adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies that improve productivity and code quality. 
• Mentorship at Scale: Provide technical mentorship and career guidance to engineers across multiple teams and levels. Develop and deliver technical training programs to uplevel engineering capabilities organization-wide. 
• Systems Thinking: Deep understanding of how various systems interact and the ability to identify optimization opportunities across organizational boundaries 
• AI Tools and Practices: Level up the organization’s use of AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity, code quality, and solution innovation. Stay informed about ways AI can support software engineering and delivery.  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a technical advisor and key decision-maker across engineering teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives, facilitate technical discussions, and build consensus on complex technical decisions that impact multiple teams. 
• Communication to Leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to executive leadership and influence strategic decisions 
• Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering, and apply this knowledge to improve development processes and methodologies.  

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) required  
• 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong proficiency in diverse programming languages including Java, Go, Python, or C# to build robust software applications. Ability to adapt and learn new languages and technologies as required by project demands. 
• Experience working with executive leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives 
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems in production environments 
• Expert Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)  
• Experience in financial services and/or background in financial markets, trading platforms, or related technologies are a plus 

Work Environment: 

• This role operates in a hybrid capacity, requiring on-site collaboration three days per week in the Austin office. 

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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.