Sr Software Engineer

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 an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop backend systems and scalable Market Data realtime APIs that drive critical domains such as Risk Engine End Investor platforms Wealth Management tools Portfolio Rebalancing and UIs. This role focuses on designing and delivering reliable APIs to enable real-time market data access for both internal systems and client-facing platforms.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment leveraging cloud-native technologies to build high-performance and scalable solutions that handle diverse asset classes—including Equities Fixed Income Mutual Funds and Options—across key data categories such as Pricing and Fundamentals.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of market data solutions through impactful API development creative problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams..

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Design develop deploy and maintain high-performance backend systems using Java to power market data APIs supporting client-facing UIs and internal systems. 

• Microservices Engineering: Build and manage containerized microservices using Kubernetes and Docker ensuring scalability reliability and performance for market data services. 

• Cloud-Native Applications: Develop and optimize infrastructure leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and associated technologies including AlloyDB Google Pub/Sub GCS and BigQuery to ensure efficient processing and storage of market data. 

• Workflow Automation: Utilize tools like Astronomer and Apache Airflow for orchestration and automation of workflows within the Market Data ecosystem. 

• Distributed Systems: Design and implement scalable event-driven systems employing Kafka RabbitMQ Redis and AlloyDb/PostgreSQL to ensure efficient data delivery and processing for diverse scenarios. 

• API Development: Design robust secure and efficient gRPC and REST APIs to enable real-time access to market data for key business domains (e.g. Risk Engine End Investor platforms Wealth tools and Ascend UIs). 

• Market Data Processing: Build systems for real-time delivery of market data across asset classes such as Equities Fixed Income Mutual Funds and Options ensuring efficient handling of data categories (e.g. Pricing and Fundamentals). 

• Performance Optimization: Solve complex technical problems optimizing system performance scalability reliability and data latency. 

• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with globally distributed teams to align architecture strategies and translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders. 

• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Support junior engineers through mentoring technical guidance and promoting best practices to enhance team expertise. 

• System Design & Architecture: Drive key architectural decisions for scalable secure and well-integrated solutions that meet the specific needs of the Market Data domain. 

Education and/or Experience:

• BA BS MS or PhD in Computer Science Engineering or a related technology field (or equivalent work experience) required. 

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development with proven experience in designing implementing and maintaining distributed systems and microservices. 

• Demonstrated experience in leading projects collaborating across functions and mentoring junior engineers with a commitment to contributing to a collaborative team culture. 

• Certifications in Java Kubernetes or cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud) preferred. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in building APIs to deliver secure fault-tolerant access to real-time market data. 

• Expertise in backend performance tuning and ensuring system scalability and reliability. 

• Familiarity with financial systems market data services and real-time processing solutions. 

• Experience leveraging GCP tools and services such as AlloyDB GCS BigQuery Pub/Sub Valkey and workflow orchestration tools like Astronomer and Apache Airflow. 

• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. 

• Deep understanding of securing APIs and backend infrastructures in cloud environments. 

Work Environment:

• This role operates in a hybrid capacity requiring on-site collaboration three 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.

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.

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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