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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
Are you passionate about building highly scalable infrastructure? Join us in building the next generation of trading platforms that will enable investors of all levels to fulfill their financial goals.
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 expertise of an established organization. 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.
Duties/Responsibilities
Platform Design & Architecture
Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant cloud platform infrastructure that meets the needs of , adhering to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, security, and operational teams to streamline platform architecture and system dependencies.
Conduct performance and scalability assessments to identify areas for optimization.
Platform Development & Maintenance
Build, maintain, and enhance core platform services, ensuring stability, reliability, and compliance.
Develop and support automation tools and frameworks for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling of infrastructure.
Lead the adoption and implementation of cloud-native technologies and containerized architecture.
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor a team of engineers to share knowledge, elevate technical expertise, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Participate in strategic technical decision-making to align technology investments with business objectives.
Act as a technical stakeholder for evaluating vendor solutions, tools, and frameworks.
Education and/or Experience
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar field (or equivalent work experience) required
8+ years of prior work experience
Experience and/or passion with – Financial Markets, Execution Platforms, Foreign Exchange, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets
Required/Skills Abilities
Strong proficiency in communication and project management at all levels
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of infrastructure architecture and design patterns
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of GCP, AWS, and/or Azure concepts and implementation, GCP preferred
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of Kubernetes, GKE preferred
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of database platforms such as Postgres and BigQuery
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of Infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform, Terragrunt, Pulumi, Crossplane, Ansible,and Puppet
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of Observability platforms, Datadog preferred
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of CI/CD tools, such as GitHub Actions
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of workload optimization for cloud-native applications
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of programming languages and concepts, preferably Python, Go, or Java
Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of security concepts for infrastructure and application security
Commitment to code quality, peer reviews and strong engineering practices
Ability to learn new and unfamiliar technologies quickly, as required
Self-starter with 'whatever it takes' attitude in a dynamic work environment
Work Environment
This job operates in a hybrid environment, 3 days in office, 2 days and can be based full time out of either of our Austin, Chicago, or Dallas offices.
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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
$164,400-$205,500The 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.
Apex Fintech Solutions Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60604
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