PEAK6 ยท 2 months ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expApex Fintech Solutions is a leader in digital wealth management, processing millions of transactions daily to enhance access to financial markets. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead engineering teams and drive innovative projects in a fast-paced environment, focusing on Agile development and collaboration across teams.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Lead a team of developers in building high-quality, scalable, and resilient distributed systems
Foster an environment of rapid learning and adaptation to new technologies, tools, and frameworks
Oversee the design, implementation, and management of databases, particularly with PostgreSQL and BigQuery
Maintain high standards in version control using Git and ensure robust test automation practices are in place
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration and deployment of best-in-class financial services solutions
Drive the development and maintenance of RESTful services, microservices, and service-oriented architectures
Facilitate the continuous integration and delivery pipelines for seamless deployment and scalability
Manage and mentor engineering teams, encouraging continuous improvement and professional growth
Travel occasionally to meet with engineering teams, stakeholders, and to stay aligned with industry advancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent work experience) required
8+ years work prior experience in software development
5+ years leading engineering teams
Proficient in managing version control systems, preferably Git
Advanced knowledge of software testing and automation tools
Strong foundational understanding of databases, specifically PostgreSQL and BigQuery
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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
Preferred
Experience in financial services or a similar heavily regulated industry is preferred
Proven experience in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc) and project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
Familiarity with financial systems, trading and accounting concepts, and compliance within regulated environments to build high-quality and secure solutions highly desired
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Hybrid work schedule for most roles
Company
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