Contractor, Software Engineer II

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

This is an incredible opportunity for a Contractor, Software Engineer II to join Apex's Risk & Regulatory team. This team is responsible for critical services within Apex's high-volume, high-availability risk and regulatory domain. We need talented, driven, collaborative engineers to further build out the scale and resiliency of our growing Ascend platform.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Software Development: Develop, support, and provide quality assurance in our technology products that power our platforms and services. Utilize automated testing as well as manual inspection to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the services. You will also contribute to the product when time permits.

• 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: Sign off on product releases by reviewing specifications.

• 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  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technology field (or equivalent work experience) required

• 3+ years of experience as a software developer or similar job roles

• A strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of Python and/or Java

• Experience with Java, Advanced SQL, protocol buffers, and reactive, multi-tenant applications

• Experience mentoring, and coaching other engineers

• Experience with GCP and/or AWS is a strong plus

• Financial services background is a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to learn new technologies (languages, tools, frameworks) quickly

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A DevSecOps mindset and experience with cloud-native applications

• Commitment to code quality, peer reviews and strong engineering practices

• Self-starter with "whatever it takes" attitude in a dynamic work environment

Work Environment

• This role operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week.

​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.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

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.