Software Engineer I

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. Were digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.

When youre at Apex, you drive this change. Youre 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 1,000 employees.

Together, were 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.

Were proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture weve created. Here are just a few of the many awards weve recently received:

Best Places to Work

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023

Presented by BuiltIn

WealthTech of the Year

2025

Presented by US FinTech Awards

The Worlds Top 250 Fintech Companies

2024

Presented by CNBC

About This Role

As a Software Engineer I, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing solutions that power this transformation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software architectures, solve challenging problems, and collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful solutions for our fast-paced fintech environment. We’re looking for engineers who thrive when tackling complex, meaningful challenges and have a strong foundational knowledge of software development across multiple languages and frameworks. We are innovators who operate in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment while valuing continual learning, flexibility, and adaptability. If you’re looking for a role that combines creative problem-solving with the drive to make an immediate impact on an evolving industry, let’s change everything together.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain high-quality, reusable code that adheres to development best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement scalable software systems and applications.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of microservices and cloud-based system architectures.
• Prototype and implement new features to enhance our financial technology platform.
• Participate in on-call rotations for our platform and services.
• Employ CI/CD best practices, and agile workflows to accelerate development cycles.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure strong engineering principles and maintainable solutions.
• Debug complex problems across the software stack and propose solutions to enhance performance, stability, and maintainability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry protocols while adhering to the firm’s policies.
  
  

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) required
• Professional development experience with a multi-person engineering team, leveraging modern practices like code reviews, CI/CD, and trunk-based development preferred
• Experience in cloud ecosystems, particularly Google Cloud Platform services like BigQuery, Pub/Sub, or Cloud Functions preferred
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in software development using modern programming languages like Python, Java, Go, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding for Microservices Architecture and building RESTful services
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with security and Authentication technologies including JWT tokens, Mutual Auth, TLS etc
• Proven expertise in relational databases and familiarity with distributed systems or data-intensive platforms including SQL query expertise.
• Familiarity with software development best practices like testing, version control, and agile processes.
• A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to think critically through challenging engineering scenarios.
• An innate passion for learning new technologies, frameworks, and tools to contribute to dynamic software solutions.
  
  

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 2 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 a market-leading salary with an annual bonus, 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non-working holidays, and a training and development budget. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical and dental, as well as life insurance. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly team lunch-outs, unlimited drinks and snacks, and company recognition & rewards.

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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