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Senior Platform Engineer

Apex Fintech Solutions
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including :

  • 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
  • 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
  • 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role involves developing and maintaining innovative financial technology software and contributing to essential projects that drive the company's digital wealth management platforms, ensuring robust and scalable software solutions. Apex aims to consistently exceed client expectations by delivering superior fintech services and maintaining high transaction integrity. The Senior Platform Engineer will integrate their contributions seamlessly into Apex's objectives, ensuring consistent progression towards technological excellence and market leadership.

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support organizational needs.
  • Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
  • Write clean and efficient code in Golang for various platform tools and services.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and features.
  • Monitor system performances, optimize workflows, and carry out capacity planning.
  • Manage Kubernetes clusters for orchestration and management of Docker containers.
  • Ensure compliance with security regulations and best practices.
  • Foster a culture of growth and learning by leading technical discussions, experimenting with new technologies, and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Stay updated with new technologies and advocate for their adoption where beneficial.
  • Education and / or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
  • 8 years of experience, including a focus on engineering and building tools for developers specifically Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, especially Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Required Skills / Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of Go programming language, paradigms, constructs, and idioms.
  • Proficient in using CI / CD tools such as ArgoCD and GitHub Actions.
  • Solid understanding of network configurations, cloud architecture, and security principles.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Other Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications in Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes.
  • Experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Previous experience in mentoring or leading teams.
  • Work Environment

  • This job operates in a hybrid, office environment.
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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.

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