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. 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
We're seeking an innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking individual to join us as a Staff Software Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team with the urgency of a startup and the expertise of an established organi s ation . 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 Software Engineer with expertise in enterprise API services you will play a crucial role in leading the design, development, and optimi s ation of our solutions to ensure robust and secure API management. You will collaborate closely with platform engineers, product managers, and system administrators to enhance these systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on the team.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Software Development: Lead the development of high-quality, scalable, and efficient code to support our API edge functionalities. Utilise various programming languages and frameworks to build and enhance software solutions.

• API Edge Services Development: Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level solutions, ensuring they are well-architected, secure, and efficient. Implement best practices for API management, including version control, security policies, and traffic management.
• NGINX Configuration and Optimisation: Configure and optimi s e NGINX servers to handle high-volume traffic efficiently. Develop and improve policies for load balancing, reverse proxy, and caching strategies to enhance performance.
• Automation and Integration: Develop and maintain automation tools to streamline API 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: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, guidelines, and best practices for edge services . Lead training sessions to ensure teams understand and follow best practices effectively. Promote and enforce best practices for API management.
• Monitoring and Optimisation: Monitor the performance and security of services , identifying bottlenecks and potential issues. Optimi s e the infrastructure to ensure efficient delivery. Implement logging and monitoring solutions to provide real-time insights into API performance and security.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with platform engineers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between API activities and business goals. Communicate updates, enhancements, and changes to relevant teams. Participate in post-implementation reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies .

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of professional experience working as part of a multi-person development team, including code reviews, testing, CI, trunk-based development, and other software practices.
• Experience working with modern database systems (e.g., BigQuery , Postgres, Mongo, Redis).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Expertise in one or more server-side programming languages including Java, Go, and Python.
• Deep knowledge of API management methodologies, security practices, and traffic management strategies.
• Proven ability to visualise, propose, document, and implement system design.
• A DevSecOps mindset with a strong desire to deliver value through software.
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Work Environment

• This job operates in an 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.
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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.