Staff Software Engineer (Back-End)

Posted 5 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Austin, TX
Hybrid
7+ Years Experience
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
Apex Fintech Solutions aims to enable frictionless investing for everyone.
The Role
Seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Advisory) at Apex Fintech Solutions to lead backend services development, maintain technical documentation, coordinate product releases, analyze data, conduct code reviews, collaborate cross-functionally, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive innovation.
Summary Generated by Built In

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, and Belfast.
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 (Advisory) to play a pivotal role on our engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will leverage your expertise to contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architectural design to implementation, testing, and deployment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional
teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient software products that meet the needs of our users and business objectives.
Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Backend Services Development: Lead the development, support, and quality assurance efforts for our backend services that power our advisory engine
  • Utilize automated testing extensively to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the services
  • 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
  • Product Releases and Deployments: Serve as the point person for product releases and deployments, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and successful releases into production environments
  • Data Analysis: Comfortably analyze large datasets for accuracy and logical values, leveraging your analytical skills to ensure data integrity and identify insights that drive decision-making and product improvements
  • Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality metrics
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software products on time
  • 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
  • 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:

  • A degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years of experience in software development with a strong proficiency in Java
  • Nice to have experience in additional programming languages such as C#, Python, or Go
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies for backend services
  • Experience as a technical lead on epics, driving the technical direction and implementation strategy for large-scale projects
  • Experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines and tools, automating build, test, and deployment processes
  • Experience with cloud platforms GCP (preferred), AWS, Azure
  • Experience with SQL including the ability to write complex queries and optimize database performance
  • Experience in financial services a plus


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to troubleshoot production systems, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions to ensure system reliability and availability
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross- functional teams and act as a technical leader when necessary
  • Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Jira)


Work Experience:

  • This job operates in an office environment


#APEX #engineering #mid-senior #full-time #LI-MJ1
​ 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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment
We're looking for all kinds of people.
At Apex, we believe that wealth management and investing should be accessible to everyone, and we strive to create spaces to democratize investing for folks of all walks of life. Internally, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, which reflects our company vision and mission. We value every team member's unique perspective and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Join us in our mission to empower and celebrate individual differences.
Apex is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We ensure that qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. We stand by this commitment to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

Top Skills

Java
Python

What the Team is Saying

Niall
Colleen
The Company
Austin, TX
747 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Apex is a market-leading, technologically independent software company that provides safe, frictionless digital execution, clearing, and storage for the global universe of investable assets. What drives us is creating independence that produces ownership of the data that is used to build community, increase financial literacy, and
eliminate barriers to economic opportunities for the next generation of digital wealth creation.

To do this, our team members live above just doing a job and are those who are building careers. We don’t merely complete tasks at Apex; we have a purpose to be realized. Our colleagues champion why we do what we do.
We each strive to change the world and widen our impact with the breadth and depth of our client base and end investors.

Why Work With Us

We are bold enough to do what needs to be done. Savvy enough to know what that is. Kind and candid enough to tell it like it is every step of the way. We are compelling in our own right but devoted to joint success. We watch our backs. We scout the way ahead. We put ourselves, our team, and our clients in a position to soar.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Apex Fintech Solutions Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: 2 days a week
Austin, TX

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account