Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify automate and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash Betterment SoFi Webull and eToro amongst many others; collectively Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.
At Apex we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo which was manual slow and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.
When you're at Apex you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin Dallas Chicago New York Portland Belfast and Manila are home to over 1000 employees.
Together we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit results empathy accountability and teamwork — with Apex.
We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do the purpose-driven nature of our work and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received:
Best Places to Work
2026 2025 2024 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn
WealthTech of the Year
2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards
The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies
2024 - Presented by CNBC
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Manager Software Engineering to lead our Trade Processing team. This team owns our core trading services that are responsible for clearing all of the trading volume for Apex Fintech Solutions. You will play a pivotal role in leading this team while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and managers to deliver cutting edge projects that shape the future of our industry. This is not just a people management role; it's an opportunity to lead with vision influence and strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment. You will be at the forefront of our Agile development initiatives ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceeds our stakeholders' expectations.
In this role you will have the unique opportunity to wear multiple hats from strategic planning and risk management to hands-on design architecture and execution of software development initiatives working with highly talented software engineers empowering you to make a significant impact on our delivery outcomes and company growth. Your leadership will inspire teams foster collaboration and drive innovation creating a culture of excellence that echoes thought-out the organization.
Duties/Responsibilities
Lead and manage engineering initiatives from inception to completion ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines
Collaborate with stakeholders such as product managers and business users to define scope objectives and deliverables while managing your engineering team throughout the product life cycle
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning retrospectives PI Planning and promoting team continuous improvement
Identify and mitigate risks proactively addressing issues to avoid delays
Serve as the primary point of contact for project and engineering updates and reporting ensure transparency and effective communication with stakeholders
Coordinate with various funnels to ensure resource availability and prioritization of work
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Management Computer Science or a related field Master’s degree is a plus
6+ years of experience managing technology projects; SaaS Infrastructure and/or software development related projects ideally in a Financial Services (FinTech) and/or Technology firm
2+ years of experience as a people manager
Proven expertise in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum Kanban etc) and project management tools (e.g. Jira Confluence)
Required Skills/Abilities
Strong leadership abilities with experience managing cross functional teams
Expertise in fault-tolerant system design high-availability services and handling high-throughput real-time data processing
Must have proficiency in cloud-based (GCP) backend systems and micro-service architecture to ensure scalability and reliability
Solid understanding of DevOps principles with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Understanding of security best practices for APIs backend systems and infrastructure
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills to navigate complexities and deliver effective solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to details
Familiarity with financial systems trading and accounting concepts and compliance within regulated environments to build high-quality and secure solutions highly desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Work Environment
This job operates in a hybrid office environment 3 days per week
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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.
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.
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What We Do
Apex Fintech Solutions provides the tools and services that enable hundreds of clients to launch scale and support digital investing for tens of millions of end investors. The company provides essential infrastructure and a comprehensive ecosystem of cloud-based products to enable and streamline trading wealth management cost basis tax reporting and through its subsidiary Apex Clearing™ custody and clearing. For more information visit the Apex Fintech Solutions website: https://www.apexfintechsolutions.com.
Why Work With Us
We are bold enough to do what needs to be done. Savvy enough to know what that is. Kind and candid enough to tell it like it is every step of the way. We are compelling in our own right but devoted to joint success. We watch our backs. We scout the way ahead. We put ourselves our team and our clients in a position to soar.
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