Staff Platform 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. 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
S taff Platform Engineer - API Gateway
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We're seeking an innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking individual to join us as a Staff Platform Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team with the urgency of a startup and the expertise of an established organisation . Due to the space we innovate in, your products will process billions of transactions per day in real-time and power both startup and established industry participants.
As a Staff Platform Engineer in this multi-disciplinary team, you will play an integral role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our API edge services, tooling, and infrastructure to ensure robust and secure API management. Collaborating closely with development teams, product managers, and system administrators, you will manage and enhance our API management solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Edge Services Management: Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level API edge services and infrastructure, ensuring they are well-organized, secure, and efficient. Support the implementation of best practices for API management, including version control, security policies, and traffic management.
NGINX Configuration and Optimization: Collaborate on the configuration and optimization of NGINX servers to handle high-volume traffic efficiently. Assist in the implementation and improvement of load balancing, reverse proxy, and caching strategies to enhance performance.
Automation and Integration: Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline deployments and configurations. Integrate API solutions with CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment process. Contribute to infrastructure automation efforts to support the deployment and management of our services.
Documentation and Training: Develop comprehensive documentation, guidelines, and best practices for your services. Lead training sessions to ensure teams are proficient and can effectively implement best practices.
- Proactive Monitoring and System Optimisation : Lead the efforts in monitoring the performance and security of our services, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and potential issues. Oversee the enhancement of infrastructure efficiency and implement advanced logging and monitoring solutions to deliver real-time performance and security insights.
Strategic Collaboration and Communication: Act as a senior point of contact with development teams, system administrators, and other key stakeholders to secure and amplify alignment between engineering initiatives and business objectives . Lead the communication of updates, enhancements, and changes to all relevant teams. Facilitate post-implementation reviews and drive forward recommendations for continuous improvement.
Technical Leadership: Offer support and guidance to junior engineers on best practices and procedures. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Experienced platform engineer with knowledge of enterprise API management tools (Apigee, Kong, Tyk) and NGINX configuration.

• Expertise with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible).

• Knowledge of API management methodologies, security practices, and traffic management strategies.

• Expertise in software release tooling, GitOps , and CI/CD practices.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies and an iterative approach to delivering software.
  Working Environment
  This role operates in a Hybrid office environment

​ 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 a market-leading salary with an annual bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care, and life insurance. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, and a charitable matching gift program.
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.