What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Platform Engineer position at Apex Fintech Solutions?
WHO WE AREApex 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 Awards2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech AwardsABOUT THIS ROLEAre you passionate about building highly scalable infrastructure? Join us in building the next generation of trading platforms that will enable investors of all levels to fulfill their financial goals. We’re seeking an innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking individual to join us as a Staff Platform Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team with the urgency of a startup and expertise of an established organization. Due to the space we innovate in, your products will process billions of transactions per day in real-time and power both startup and established industry participants. Duties / ResponsibilitiesPlatform Design & ArchitectureDesign and implement scalable, fault-tolerant cloud platform infrastructure that meets the needs of , adhering to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with engineering, security, and operational teams to streamline platform architecture and system dependencies.Conduct performance and scalability assessments to identify areas for optimization.Platform Development & MaintenanceBuild, maintain, and enhance core platform services, ensuring stability, reliability, and compliance.Develop and support automation tools and frameworks for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling of infrastructure.Lead the adoption and implementation of cloud-native technologies and containerized architecture.Leadership & CollaborationMentor a team of engineers to share knowledge, elevate technical expertise, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.Participate in strategic technical decision-making to align technology investments with business objectives.Act as a technical stakeholder for evaluating vendor solutions, tools, and frameworks.Education and / or ExperienceA bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar field (or equivalent work experience) required8 years of prior work experienceExperience and / or passion with – Financial Markets, Execution Platforms, Foreign Exchange, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets Required / Skills AbilitiesStrong proficiency in communication and project management at all levels Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of infrastructure architecture and design patterns Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of GCP, AWS, and / or Azure concepts and implementation, GCP preferred Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of Kubernetes, GKE preferred Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of database platforms such as Postgres and BigQuery Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of Infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform, Terragrunt, Pulumi, Crossplane, Ansible,and Puppet Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of Observability platforms, Datadog preferred Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of CI / CD tools, such as GitHub Actions Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of workload optimization for cloud-native applications Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of programming languages and concepts, preferably Python, Go, or Java Strong proficiency and in-depth understanding of security concepts for infrastructure and application security Commitment to code quality, peer reviews and strong engineering practices Ability to learn new and unfamiliar technologies quickly, as required Self-starter with 'whatever it takes' attitude in a dynamic work environment Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a hybrid environment, 3 days in office, 2 days and can be based full time out of either of our Austin, Chicago, or Dallas offices.#engineering #mid-senior #full-time #LI-XX #APEXPlease 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 RewardsWe 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$164,500-$205,500The 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 StatementApex 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 StatementApex 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.SummaryLocation : Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Austin, TXType : Full time
Salary : $164,500 - $205,500
