Sr Mgr Platform Engineering

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 Senior Manager Platform Engineering to lead our Platform Architecture team. You will play a pivotal role in leading engineering teams and 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 Platform 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 platform architecture initiatives working with highly talented platform 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 a team of Platform Engineers in building high-quality scalable and resilient distributed systems

• Foster an environment of rapid learning and adaptation to new technologies tools and frameworks

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration and deployment of best-in-class financial services solutions

• Manage and mentor engineering teams encouraging continuous improvement and professional growth

• Grow and mentor engineers and developers to implement best-practices and collectively collaborate across teams to build and integrate innovative products.

• Adhere to and drive modern software engineering practices through code and design reviews and by using data and AI to make decisions.

• Build collaborative and productive relationships with development product and program managers along with broader business stakeholders to define Apex’ platform strategy and help accomplish key business objectives.

• Provide progress reports to project teams stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Have a strong understanding of business and technical problems that teams are solving for and can work with stakeholders and teams to clarify prioritize and organize team’s work based on this knowledge.

• Perform risk analysis to identify and effectively manage risks; proactively raise prioritization and scheduling tradeoff decisions escalating and identifying alternate options as appropriate; Follow defined Risk Management processes.

• Assess existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement including building the business cases and justification for stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Continually learn and understand Apex’ broad product portfolio

• Travel occasionally to meet with engineering teams stakeholders and to stay aligned with industry advancements

Education and/or Experience

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

• 10+ years prior experience in cloud-native platform or software development

• 5+ years leading engineering teams in fast-paced environments

• Track record of building secure high-performance services

• Experience with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices

• Financial services or regulated environment experience a plus

• Experience reducing operational toil through automation a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of software testing and automation tools

• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and lead teams in learning and implementing these technologies

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to details

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically about technology-driven solutions

• Demonstrated leadership abilities in creating clarity generating energy and delivering success

• Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity and remain calm during stressful situations while managing multiple demands and priorities

• Demonstrated technical leadership to provide technical guidance on technology issues designs and ideas.

• Demonstrated ownership mentality with personal accountability as the foundation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Proficiency in cloud-based (GCP preferred AWS) 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

• Familiarity with financial systems trading and accounting concepts and compliance within regulated environments to build high-quality and secure solutions highly desired

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.

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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