Senior 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 Senior Software Engineer 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

• Software Development: Define, develop, deploy, and maintain software that adds real value to Apex. Engage in full-stack development, predominantly focusing on backend processes using Java and other languages as needed. 

• Microservices Architecture: Build and maintain microservices managed by Kubernetes, ensuring scalability and resilience. 

• API Development: Design and implement clean, consistent APIs for internal and external use, ensuring they meet functional and reliability standards. 

• Code Quality: Write well-documented, thoroughly tested, and easily maintainable code. Adhere to and enhance coding standards to maintain high code quality within a small, agile development team. 

• Team Growth and Mentoring: Actively participate in the recruitment and training of new team members. Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation in our Belfast office. 

• Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges across all layers of the application stack, contributing innovative ideas for system enhancements and solutions. 

• Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement best practices in software design and development, including DevSecOps, continuous integration (CI), and trunk-based development. 

Education and/or  Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent work experience) required

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a demonstrated ability in a multi-person team setting. 

• Experience with other programming languages, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (GCP/Azure/AWS). 

• Certifications in Java, cloud technologies, or Kubernetes preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Software Architecture: Strong understanding of distributed and event-driven architectures.  

• Adaptability: Flexible and open to learning and adopting new technologies and frameworks.  

• Analytical Abilities: Capable of diagnosing and fixing complex technical issues effectively. 

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across different geographical locations and explaining technical details to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive projects, mentor peers, and promote a positive and productive work environment. 

Work Environment

• This job operates in an office environment 3 days per week.

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