Apex Fintech Solutions · 7 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $189K/yr
7+ years expApex Fintech Solutions is a leader in digital wealth management, processing millions of transactions daily. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive architectural excellence and mentor team members while leveraging modern AI tools to enhance development processes.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance software applications optimized for reliability and availability using cutting-edge technology
Utilize modern AI tools, such as Claude AI and other advanced coding assistants, to accelerate development cycles, improve code quality, and identify inefficiencies in accordance with Apex's commitment to innovation
Provide guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to junior and mid-level engineers. Promote a culture of excellence, fostering the adoption of strong coding standards and best practices
Implement test-driven development practices and ensure comprehensive unit test coverage. Use AI-built analysis to optimize code for performance and maintainability
Work closely with the Operations, Product Management, and QA teams to deliver efficient and scalable solutions that fulfill customer needs and meet business objectives
Lead resolution of complex software defects through root cause analysis, leveraging AI-generated insights to proactively detect and address performance issues
Stay updated with emerging technologies and incorporate AI-powered tools and workflows into the development pipeline to enhance scalability and productivity
Take full responsibility for the health and performance of your deployed services, from development to production support, monitoring, and optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
7+ years of hands-on software development experience, preferably in high-availability, high-performance systems
Experience applying AI tools (e.g., Claude AI, Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate and optimize software engineering processes
Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure), RESTful API design, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and CI/CD pipelines
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript) and software frameworks
Deep understanding of software development principles, including test-driven development, clean coding practices, and strong architectural principles
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with an emphasis on root cause analysis and risk mitigation practices
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
Preferred
Experience with using AI models for automation and optimization in deployment pipeline preferred
Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular preferred
Experience in the fintech industry or other high-transaction, high-availability domains a plus
Understanding of financial transaction systems, brokerage custody and clearing operations, data processing, or trading infrastructure preferred
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
Company
Apex Fintech Solutions
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.
501-1000 employees
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